ZIP Code 66546

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Wakarusa · Shawnee County · Kansas

Population
1,012

10/sq mi

Median income
$86,607

▲ 14% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$232,300

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 53% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
37.5%

Median age 56.4

Land area
99.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 66546 in Wakarusa, Kansas has a population of 1,012. The median household income is $86,607, which is 14% above the national average. Median home value is $232,300, 16% below the US average. 37.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66546 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 99.2 square miles in Wakarusa, Shawnee County, Kansas. The area is home to 1,012 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 66546 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66546 sits at $86,607 (20% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $40,517. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $232,300 (44% above the state average) with median rent at $1,288 per month, and 88.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66546 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shawnee County, so you can benchmark 66546 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 66546, Wakarusa, 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

1,012

Population

99.2

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66546?

56.4

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$86,607

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$40,517

Per Capita Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.5%

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

What does housing look like?

491

Total Housing Units

491

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.6%
Renter 11.4%

$232,300

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

$1,288

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 66546, employing approximately 61 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,458,000.

13

Businesses

61

Employees

$5.5M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 23.1%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 66546 vs 66619 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
66619 Topeka, KS 3,070 4.1 mi
66414 Carbondale, KS 2,914 4.9 mi
66622 Topeka, KS 76 9.0 mi
66609 Topeka, KS 7,068 6.7 mi
66402 Auburn, KS 2,955 6.8 mi
66604 Topeka, KS 23,344 9.9 mi
66537 Scranton, KS 1,448 9.8 mi
66611 Topeka, KS 9,832 8.4 mi
66621 Topeka, KS 643 9.6 mi
66612 Topeka, KS 2,477 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66546 in?
ZIP code 66546 (Wakarusa) is located in Shawnee County, Kansas. Shawnee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shawnee-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66546?
ZIP code 66546 in Wakarusa, KS has a population of 1,012 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66546?
The median household income in ZIP 66546 is $86,607, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66546?
The median home value in ZIP 66546 is $232,300, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66546?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66546 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66546?
ZIP code 66546 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 61 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66546?
In ZIP code 66546, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.5% 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 66546?
In ZIP code 66546, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66546?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66546 is 3.3% 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 Wakarusa, 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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