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Madison, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66860

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

1,258
3/sq mi
$60,531
Median income
$76,400
Median home value
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66860 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66860 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Madison, Greenwood County, Kansas, home to just 1,258 residents across 483.8 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66860 reports a modest median household income of $60,531 (16% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $55,234. Local economic indicators show a 10.1% poverty rate alongside 2.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $76,400 (53% below the state average), median rent at $595 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.6%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Greenwood County, letting you compare 66860 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 66860

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Madison, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66860.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 66860, Madison, 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

1,258

Population

483.8

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 66860?

41.5

Median Age

45.4%

Male

54.6%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$60,531

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$55,234

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66860 ranks nationally

Madison, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,531 30th percentile higher than 30% 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 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.5%

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

What does housing look like?

747

Total Housing Units

603

Occupied Units

144

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%

$76,400

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$595

Median Rent

1948

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 66860, employing approximately 298 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,846,000.

31

Businesses

298

Employees

$18.8M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 16.1%
Other services (except public administration) 5 16.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 9.7%
Manufacturing 3 9.7%
Retail trade 3 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 3 9.7%

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 66860 vs 66853 →

ZIP 66860 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66860 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 66860 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 66860 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
66853 Hamilton, KS 429 9.3 mi
66865 Olpe, KS 1,124 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Greenwood County

67045 standard
Eureka, KS
Pop: 3,644
67047 standard
Fall River, KS
Pop: 731
67137 standard
Severy, KS
Pop: 634
66853 standard
Hamilton, KS
Pop: 429
67122 standard
Piedmont, KS
Pop: 221
66870 standard
Virgil, KS
Pop: 166

Related Areas

Greenwood County Madison, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66860 in? ▼
ZIP code 66860 (Madison) is located in Greenwood County, Kansas. Greenwood County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greenwood-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66860? ▼
ZIP code 66860 in Madison, KS has a population of 1,258 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66860? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66860 is $60,531, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66860? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66860 is $76,400, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66860? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66860 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66860? ▼
ZIP code 66860 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 298 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66860? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66860 are: Construction (5), Other services (except public administration) (5), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (3). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66860? ▼
In ZIP code 66860, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 66860? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66860 is 22.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66860? ▼
In ZIP code 66860, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66860? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66860 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.