ZIP Code 66710

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Altoona · Wilson County · Kansas

Population
746

4/sq mi

Median income
$49,671

▼ 35% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$68,200

▼ 75% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.7%

Median age 44.3

Land area
182.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 66710 in Altoona, Kansas has a population of 746. The median household income is $49,671, which is 35% below the national average. Median home value is $68,200, 75% below the US average. 19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66710 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 182.0 square miles in Altoona, Wilson County, Kansas. The area is home to 746 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 66710 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66710 sits at $49,671 (31% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $29,193. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $68,200 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $725 per month, and 87.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66710 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Wilson County, so you can benchmark 66710 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 66710, Altoona, 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

746

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 66710?

44.3

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$49,671

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$29,193

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%

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

What does housing look like?

404

Total Housing Units

341

Occupied Units

63

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.1%
Renter 12.9%

$68,200

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$725

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 66710, employing approximately 6 people with a combined annual payroll of $116,000.

3

Businesses

6

Employees

$116K

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 66710 vs 66714 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
66714 Benedict, KS 177 6.7 mi
66757 Neodesha, KS 3,560 10.2 mi
66717 Buffalo, KS 497 10.4 mi
66776 Thayer, KS 1,288 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66710 in?
ZIP code 66710 (Altoona) is located in Wilson County, Kansas. Wilson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wilson-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66710?
ZIP code 66710 in Altoona, KS has a population of 746 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66710?
The median household income in ZIP 66710 is $49,671, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66710?
The median home value in ZIP 66710 is $68,200, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66710?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66710 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66710?
ZIP code 66710 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 6 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66710?
In ZIP code 66710, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% 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 66710?
In ZIP code 66710, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66710?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66710 is 3.4% 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 Altoona, 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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