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Humboldt, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66748

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

2,750
9/sq mi
$59,871
Median income
$114,300
Median home value
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Humboldt pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66748 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66748 covers 295.7 square miles in Humboldt, Allen County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,750 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66748 reports a modest median household income of $59,871 (17% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $33,464. Poverty here runs at 17.0%, with unemployment measured at 12.0%. The typical home here is valued at $114,300 (29% below the state average); renters pay a median of $446 monthly, and 85.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is -. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Allen County, so you can benchmark 66748 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 66748

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Humboldt, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66748.

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 66748, Humboldt, 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

2,750

Population

295.7

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66748?

43.8

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 92.3%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

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?

$59,871

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$33,464

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

12.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 66748 ranks nationally

Humboldt, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,871 29th percentile higher than 29% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,375

Total Housing Units

1,127

Occupied Units

248

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.5%
Renter 14.5%

$114,300

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$446

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 56 business establishments in ZIP 66748, employing approximately 1,021 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,249,000.

56

Businesses

1,021

Employees

$66.2M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 7 12.5%
Transportation and warehousing 6 10.7%
Construction 5 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 5 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 5 8.9%
Wholesale trade 4 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 7.1%
Manufacturing 3 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 5.4%

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 66748 vs 66720 →

ZIP 66748 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 66748 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 66748 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 66748 ranks #3 of 4 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
66720 Chanute, KS 11,299 10.4 mi
66749 Iola, KS 7,974 9.8 mi
66761 Piqua, KS 238 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Allen County

66749 standard
Iola, KS
Pop: 7,974
66755 standard
Moran, KS
Pop: 1,178
66751 standard
La Harpe, KS
Pop: 849
66732 standard
Elsmore, KS
Pop: 291
66772 standard
Savonburg, KS
Pop: 253

Related Areas

Allen County Humboldt, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66748 in? ▼
ZIP code 66748 (Humboldt) is located in Allen County, Kansas. Allen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/allen-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66748? ▼
ZIP code 66748 in Humboldt, KS has a population of 2,750 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66748? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66748 is $59,871, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66748? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66748 is $114,300, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66748? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66748 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66748? ▼
ZIP code 66748 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 1,021 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66748? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66748 are: Retail trade (8), Health care and social assistance (7), Transportation and warehousing (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66748? ▼
In ZIP code 66748, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 66748? ▼
In ZIP code 66748, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66748? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66748 is 17.0% 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.