ZIP Code 66835

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Americus · Lyon County · Kansas

Population
1,360

9/sq mi

Median income
$81,000

▲ 6% vs US

higher than 63% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$124,000

▼ 55% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.8%

Median age 36.1

Land area
156.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 66835 in Americus, Kansas has a population of 1,360. The median household income is $81,000, which is 6% above the national average. Median home value is $124,000, 55% below the US average. 29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66835 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 156.3 square miles in Americus, Lyon County, Kansas. The area is home to 1,360 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 66835 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66835 sits at $81,000 (13% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $31,266. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $124,000 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $1,023 per month, and 80.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66835 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lyon County, so you can benchmark 66835 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 66835, Americus, 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

1,360

Population

156.3

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66835?

36.1

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 92.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$81,000

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$31,266

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.8%

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

What does housing look like?

434

Total Housing Units

394

Occupied Units

40

Vacant Units

3.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.2%
Renter 19.8%

$124,000

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$1,023

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 66835, employing approximately 56 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,267,000.

18

Businesses

56

Employees

$1.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 22.2%
Retail trade 4 22.2%

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 66835 vs 66801 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
66801 Emporia, KS 28,492 8.8 mi
66833 Allen, KS 536 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66835 in?
ZIP code 66835 (Americus) is located in Lyon County, Kansas. Lyon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lyon-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66835?
ZIP code 66835 in Americus, KS has a population of 1,360 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66835?
The median household income in ZIP 66835 is $81,000, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66835?
The median home value in ZIP 66835 is $124,000, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66835?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66835 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66835?
ZIP code 66835 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 56 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66835?
In ZIP code 66835, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% 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 66835?
In ZIP code 66835, approximately 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66835?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66835 is 8.7% 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 Americus, 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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