ZIP Code 66526

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Paxico · Wabaunsee County · Kansas

Population
801

4/sq mi

Median income
$78,750

▲ 3% vs US

higher than 60% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$170,400

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
40.0%

Median age 42.4

Land area
182.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 66526 in Paxico, Kansas has a population of 801. The median household income is $78,750, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $170,400, 39% below the US average. 40.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66526 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 182.0 square miles in Paxico, Wabaunsee County, Kansas. The area is home to 801 residents, producing a population density of 4 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 66526 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66526 sits at $78,750 (10% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $37,312. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.6%. On housing, the median home value is $170,400 (5% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 90.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66526 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wabaunsee County, so you can benchmark 66526 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66526, Paxico, KS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

801

Population

182.0

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66526?

42.4

Median Age

55.8%

Male

44.2%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 87.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$78,750

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$37,312

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

316

Total Housing Units

273

Occupied Units

43

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.5%
Renter 9.5%

$170,400

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

1971

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 66526, employing approximately 59 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,761,000.

12

Businesses

59

Employees

$1.8M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
66501 Mc Farland, KS 260 4.4 mi
66507 Maple Hill, KS 1,247 6.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66526 in?
ZIP code 66526 (Paxico) is located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. Wabaunsee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wabaunsee-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66526?
ZIP code 66526 in Paxico, KS has a population of 801 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66526?
The median household income in ZIP 66526 is $78,750, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66526?
The median home value in ZIP 66526 is $170,400, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66526?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66526 is White at 87.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66526?
ZIP code 66526 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 59 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66526?
In ZIP code 66526, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66526?
In ZIP code 66526, approximately 90.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66526?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66526 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Paxico, KS

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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