PlainZIP

Burns, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66840

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

777
2/sq mi
$56,111
Median income
$86,000
Median home value
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66840 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66840 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Burns, Chase County, Kansas, home to just 777 residents across 485.6 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66840 reports a modest median household income of $56,111 (22% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $27,276. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.0%. The typical home here is valued at $86,000 (47% below the state average); renters pay a median of $754 monthly, and 89.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Chase County, letting you compare 66840 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 66840, Burns, 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

777

Population

485.6

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66840?

54.1

Median Age

56.8%

Male

43.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$56,111

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$27,276

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 66840 ranks nationally

Burns, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,111 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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 34.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.1%

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

What does housing look like?

249

Total Housing Units

208

Occupied Units

41

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.4%
Renter 10.6%

$86,000

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$754

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 66840, employing approximately 55 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,026,000.

15

Businesses

55

Employees

$2.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 40.0%

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 66840 vs 67123 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
67123 Potwin, KS 741 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chase County

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Cottonwood Falls, KS
Pop: 1,232
66869 standard
Strong City, KS
Pop: 748
66850 standard
Elmdale, KS
Pop: 228
66843 standard
Cedar Point, KS
Pop: 205
66862 standard
Matfield Green, KS
Pop: 116

Related Areas

Chase County Burns, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66840 in? ▼
ZIP code 66840 (Burns) is located in Chase County, Kansas. Chase County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chase-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66840? ▼
ZIP code 66840 in Burns, KS has a population of 777 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66840? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66840 is $56,111, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66840? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66840 is $86,000, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66840? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66840 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66840? ▼
ZIP code 66840 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 55 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66840? ▼
In ZIP code 66840, 34.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% 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 66840? ▼
In ZIP code 66840, approximately 89.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66840? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66840 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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