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 Low-density area
- $59,871
- Median income Below-median income area
- $114,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,464. Unemployment is 12.0%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $114,300 (29% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $446; owner occupancy is 85.5%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Allen County, so 66748 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 66748?
43.8
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
1.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$33,464
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 66748 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Humboldt, KS household income vs. every Kansas ZIP code
Median household income among 659 reporting Kansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,871 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 659 Kansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kansas 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,375housing units
1,375
Total Housing Units
1,127
Occupied Units
248
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$114,300
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$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 66748 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66720
Chanute (66720)
11,299 residents
- 66749
Iola (66749)
7,974 residents
- 66748 2,750
Humboldt (66748)
2,750 residents
- 66761 238
Piqua (66761)
238 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66748 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66748 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66761
Piqua (66761)
$81,111 median income
- 66749
Iola (66749)
$60,093 median income
- 66748
Humboldt (66748)
$59,871 median income
- 66720
Chanute (66720)
$56,911 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66748, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,750 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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