PlainZIP

Dwight, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66849

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

485
3/sq mi
$61,875
Median income
$109,600
Median home value
36.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dwight pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66849 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66849 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dwight, Morris County, Kansas, home to just 485 residents across 173.2 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66849 reports a modest median household income of $61,875 (14% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $58,555. Poverty here runs at 4.2%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $109,600 (32% below the state average); renters pay a median of $950 monthly, and 84.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 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 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 66849, Dwight, 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

485

Population

173.2

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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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

How ZIP 66849 ranks nationally

Dwight, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,875 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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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Related Areas

Morris County Dwight, KS Kansas

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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