PlainZIP

Burdick, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66838

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

182
1/sq mi
$43,971
Median income
$106,600
Median home value
32.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Burdick pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66838 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66838 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Burdick, Morris County, Kansas, home to just 182 residents across 130.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66838 reports a modest median household income of $43,971 (39% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $36,466. Poverty here runs at 5.1%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. Housing costs here run $106,600 for a typical home value (34% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 96.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 70.1, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 66838, plus 4 more within Morris County, give a clearer read than the 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 →

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 66838, Burdick, 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

182

Population

130.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66838?

70.1

Median Age

38.4%

Male

61.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$43,971

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$36,466

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 66838 ranks nationally

Burdick, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,971 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 75.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.3%

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

What does housing look like?

89

Total Housing Units

64

Occupied Units

25

Vacant Units

1.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.9%
Renter 3.1%

$106,600

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 66838 vs 66873 →

ZIP 66838 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 66838 ranks #4 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 66838 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 66838 ranks #4 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
66873 Wilsey, KS 319 7.5 mi
66858 Lincolnville, KS 456 9.3 mi
67449 Herington, KS 3,351 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Morris County

66846 standard
Council Grove, KS
Pop: 3,504
66872 standard
White City, KS
Pop: 1,134
66849 standard
Dwight, KS
Pop: 485
66873 standard
Wilsey, KS
Pop: 319

Related Areas

Morris County Burdick, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66838 in? ▼
ZIP code 66838 (Burdick) is located in Morris County, Kansas. Morris County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/morris-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66838? ▼
ZIP code 66838 in Burdick, KS has a population of 182 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66838? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66838 is $43,971, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66838? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66838 is $106,600, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66838? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66838 is White at 87.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66838? ▼
In ZIP code 66838, 75.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.3% 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 66838? ▼
In ZIP code 66838, approximately 96.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66838? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66838 is 5.1% 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.