PlainZIP

Benedict, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66714

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

177
3/sq mi
$47,361
Median income
3.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Benedict pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66714 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66714 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Benedict, Wilson County, Kansas, home to just 177 residents across 70.8 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66714 reports a modest median household income of $47,361 (34% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $18,413. Local economic indicators show a 17.3% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run - for a typical home value, with rent averaging - a month; 87.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 3.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Wilson County, letting you compare 66714 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 66714, Benedict, 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

177

Population

70.8

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 66714?

41.0

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
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?

$47,361

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$18,413

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 66714 ranks nationally

Benedict, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,361 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 49.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.6%

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

What does housing look like?

68

Total Housing Units

55

Occupied Units

13

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.3%
Renter 12.7%

1965

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 66714, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $437,000.

3

Businesses

9

Employees

$437K

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 66714 vs 66717 →

ZIP 66714 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 66714 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 66714 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 66714 ranks #3 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
66717 Buffalo, KS 497 4.1 mi
66710 Altoona, KS 746 6.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wilson County

66736 standard
Fredonia, KS
Pop: 3,954
66757 standard
Neodesha, KS
Pop: 3,560
66710 standard
Altoona, KS
Pop: 746
66717 standard
Buffalo, KS
Pop: 497

Related Areas

Wilson County Benedict, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66714 in? ▼
ZIP code 66714 (Benedict) 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 66714? ▼
ZIP code 66714 in Benedict, KS has a population of 177 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66714? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66714 is $47,361, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66714? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66714 is White at 88.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66714? ▼
ZIP code 66714 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66714? ▼
In ZIP code 66714, 49.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.6% 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 66714? ▼
In ZIP code 66714, approximately 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66714? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66714 is 17.3% 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.