Florence, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66851
Marion County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 583
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $48,162
- Median income Below-median income area
- $63,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Florence pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 2nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66851 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 66851 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Florence, Marion County, Kansas, home to just 583 residents across 182.2 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66851 reports a modest median household income of $48,162 (33% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,896. The poverty rate is 20.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $63,400 (61% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $832; owner occupancy is 67.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 66851 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 66851, Florence, 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
583
Population
182.2
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66851?
51.8
Median Age
61.6%
Male
38.4%
Female
0.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$48,162
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$28,896
Per Capita Income
20.0%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 66851 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Florence, KS household income vs. every Kansas ZIP code
Median household income among 659 reporting Kansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$48,162 8th percentile higher than 8% of 659 Kansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
388housing units
388
Total Housing Units
319
Occupied Units
69
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$63,400
Median Home Value
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$832
Median Rent
1945
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 66851, employing approximately 47 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,603,000.
11
Businesses
47
Employees
$1.6M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 36.4% |
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 66851 vs 66861 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66861 | Marion, KS | 3,204 | 10.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66851, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 66851 in?
ZIP code 66851 (Florence) is located in Marion County, Kansas. Marion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marion-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66851?
ZIP code 66851 in Florence, KS has a population of 583 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66851?
The median household income in ZIP 66851 is $48,162, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66851?
The median home value in ZIP 66851 is $63,400, which is 77% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66851?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66851 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66851?
ZIP code 66851 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 47 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66851?
In ZIP code 66851, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 66851?
In ZIP code 66851, approximately 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66851?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66851 is 20.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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