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 Low-density area
- $60,531
- Median income Below-median income area
- $76,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 31.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,234. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $76,400 (53% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $595; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greenwood County, so 66860 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 66860
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Madison, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66860.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
3 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 66860?
41.5
Median Age
45.4%
Male
54.6%
Female
0.8%
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?
$60,531
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$55,234
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66860 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Madison, 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)
$60,531 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
747housing units
747
Total Housing Units
603
Occupied Units
144
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$76,400
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 66860 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66860
Madison (66860)
1,258 residents
- 66865
Olpe (66865)
1,124 residents
- 66853 429
Hamilton (66853)
429 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66860 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66860 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66865
Olpe (66865)
$93,333 median income
- 66860
Madison (66860)
$60,531 median income
- 66853
Hamilton (66853)
$51,875 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66860, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,258 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 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.
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