ZIP Code 66849

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Dwight · Morris County · Kansas

Population
485

3/sq mi

Median income
$61,875

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$109,600

▼ 61% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
36.9%

Median age 47.5

Land area
173.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 66849 in Dwight, Kansas has a population of 485. The median household income is $61,875, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $109,600, 61% below the US average. 36.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66849 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 173.2 square miles in Dwight, Morris County, Kansas. The area is home to 485 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 66849 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66849 sits at $61,875 (14% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $58,555. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $109,600 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $950 per month, and 84.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66849 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 66849 sits relative to Kansas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 66849, Dwight, 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

485

Population

173.2

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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Who lives in ZIP 66849?

47.5

Median Age

44.6%

Male

55.4%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 87.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$61,875

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$58,555

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.9%

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

What does housing look like?

247

Total Housing Units

237

Occupied Units

10

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.0%
Renter 16.0%

$109,600

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$950

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66849 in?
ZIP code 66849 (Dwight) 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 66849?
ZIP code 66849 in Dwight, KS has a population of 485 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66849?
The median household income in ZIP 66849 is $61,875, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66849?
The median home value in ZIP 66849 is $109,600, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66849?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66849 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66849?
In ZIP code 66849, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.9% 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 66849?
In ZIP code 66849, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66849?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66849 is 4.2% 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 Dwight, 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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