ZIP Code 66527

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Powhattan · Brown County · Kansas

Population
267

3/sq mi

Median income
$60,750

▼ 20% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$69,200

▼ 75% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
32.2%

Median age 38

Land area
106.8 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 66527 in Powhattan, Kansas has a population of 267. The median household income is $60,750, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $69,200, 75% below the US average. 32.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66527 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 106.8 square miles in Powhattan, Brown County, Kansas. The area is home to 267 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 66527 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66527 sits at $60,750 (16% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $30,484. The poverty rate stands at 17.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $69,200 (57% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66527 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Brown County, so you can benchmark 66527 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 66527, Powhattan, 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

267

Population

106.8

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66527?

38.0

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$60,750

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$30,484

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 76.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.2%

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

What does housing look like?

96

Total Housing Units

85

Occupied Units

11

Vacant Units

2.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.8%
Renter 28.2%

$69,200

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

1958

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
66425 Fairview, KS 465 4.9 mi
66516 Netawaka, KS 378 8.9 mi
66439 Horton, KS 2,747 9.4 mi
66550 Wetmore, KS 607 9.9 mi
66434 Hiawatha, KS 4,828 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66527 in?
ZIP code 66527 (Powhattan) is located in Brown County, Kansas. Brown County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brown-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66527?
ZIP code 66527 in Powhattan, KS has a population of 267 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66527?
The median household income in ZIP 66527 is $60,750, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66527?
The median home value in ZIP 66527 is $69,200, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66527?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66527 is White at 98.4%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66527?
In ZIP code 66527, 76.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.2% 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 66527?
In ZIP code 66527, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66527?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66527 is 17.5% 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 Powhattan, KS

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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