ZIP Code 66859
standardSource:
Lost Springs · Marion County · Kansas
- Population
- 178
- Median income
- $80,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.2%
- Land area
- 93.7 sq mi
2/sq mi
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
Median age 51
Chicago
ZIP code 66859 in Lost Springs, Kansas has a population of 178. The median household income is $80,000, which is 5% above the national average. 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 66859 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 93.7 square miles in Lost Springs, Marion County, Kansas. The area is home to 178 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 66859 against Kansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66859 sits at $80,000 (11% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $37,493. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and 78.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66859 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 66859 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 66859, Lost Springs, 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
178
Population
93.7
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66859?
51.0
Median Age
56.3%
Male
43.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$80,000
Median Household Income
+11% vs state
$37,493
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
105
Total Housing Units
66
Occupied Units
39
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
1950
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 66859, employing approximately 31 people with a combined annual payroll of $411,000.
5
Businesses
31
Employees
$411K
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
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 66859 vs 66858 →
More ZIP Codes in Marion County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 66859 in? ▼
What is the population of ZIP code 66859? ▼
What is the median household income in ZIP 66859? ▼
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66859? ▼
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66859? ▼
What is the education level in ZIP code 66859? ▼
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66859? ▼
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66859? ▼
ZIP Code Research Guides
Official Data Resources for Lost Springs, KS
Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.
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.
PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.
Read our methodology , how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.