ZIP Code 66748

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Humboldt · Allen County · Kansas

Population
2,750

9/sq mi

Median income
$59,871

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$114,300

▼ 59% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.7%

Median age 43.8

Land area
295.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 66748 in Humboldt, Kansas has a population of 2,750. The median household income is $59,871, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $114,300, 59% below the US average. 17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66748 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 295.7 square miles in Humboldt, Allen County, Kansas. The area is home to 2,750 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 66748 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66748 sits at $59,871 (17% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $33,464. The poverty rate stands at 17.0% and the unemployment rate at 12.0%. On housing, the median home value is $114,300 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $446 per month, and 85.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66748 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 66748

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,750

Population

295.7

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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

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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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Humboldt, KS

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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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