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Wamego, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66547

Pottawatomie County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,617
22/sq mi
$103,454
Median income
$219,200
Median home value
41.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wamego pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66547 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66547 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, home to 7,617 residents across 349.4 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66547 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,454 (44% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $41,275. Local economic indicators show a 2.9% poverty rate alongside 1.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $219,200 (35% above the state average); renters pay a median of $864 monthly, and 84.4% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 66547 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Pottawatomie County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 66547

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wamego, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66547.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66547, Wamego, KS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,617

Population

349.4

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66547?

39.3

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

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?

$103,454

Median Household Income

+44% vs state

$41,275

Per Capita Income

2.9%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66547 ranks nationally

Wamego, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$103,454 Top 17% higher than 83% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,561

Total Housing Units

3,254

Occupied Units

307

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.4%
Renter 15.6%

$219,200

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$864

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.6%

YoY Change (2024)

255

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+155%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66547 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.6% 193
2021 +5.3% 203
2022 +16.1% 236
2023 +6.5% 251
2024 +1.6% 255

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 238 business establishments in ZIP 66547, employing approximately 2,608 people with a combined annual payroll of $123,188,000.

238

Businesses

2,608

Employees

$123.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 34 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 32 13.4%
Other services (except public administration) 29 12.2%
Accommodation and food services 19 8.0%
Retail trade 18 7.6%
Finance and insurance 18 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 5.5%
Manufacturing 12 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 5.0%
Wholesale trade 11 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.1%
Information 3 1.3%

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 66547 vs 66407 →

ZIP 66547 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66547 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 66547 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 66547 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
66407 Belvue, KS 479 5.9 mi
66535 Saint George, KS 2,616 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pottawatomie County

66536 standard
Saint Marys, KS
Pop: 3,922
66535 standard
Saint George, KS
Pop: 2,616
66549 standard
Westmoreland, KS
Pop: 1,646
66521 standard
Onaga, KS
Pop: 1,532
66520 standard
Olsburg, KS
Pop: 577
66422 standard
Emmett, KS
Pop: 487

Related Areas

Pottawatomie County Wamego, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66547 in? ▼
ZIP code 66547 (Wamego) is located in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. Pottawatomie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pottawatomie-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66547? ▼
ZIP code 66547 in Wamego, KS has a population of 7,617 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66547? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66547 is $103,454, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66547? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66547 is $219,200, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66547? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66547 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66547? ▼
ZIP code 66547 has 238 business establishments employing approximately 2,608 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66547? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66547 are: Construction (34), Health care and social assistance (32), Other services (except public administration) (29). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66547? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66547 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66547? ▼
In ZIP code 66547, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 66547? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66547 is 27.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66547? ▼
In ZIP code 66547, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66547? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66547 is 2.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.