Marion, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66861
Marion County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,204
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $60,565
- Median income Below-median income area
- $150,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 31.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marion pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66861 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 66861 covers 534.0 square miles in Marion, Marion County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,204 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66861 reports a modest median household income of $60,565 (16% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,716. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 1.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $150,300 (7% below the average Kansas ZIP) and median rent is $649; 82.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 66861 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 66861
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marion, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66861.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 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 66861, Marion, 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
3,204
Population
534.0
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66861?
50.9
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
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?
$60,565
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$36,716
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66861 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Marion, 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)
$60,565 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
1,700housing units
1,700
Total Housing Units
1,340
Occupied Units
360
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,300
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$649
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 75 business establishments in ZIP 66861, employing approximately 556 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,261,000.
75
Businesses
556
Employees
$22.3M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 18.7% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 8 | 10.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 8.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 6.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 6.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.0% |
| Information | 3 | 4.0% |
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 66861 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66861
Marion (66861)
3,204 residents
- 66851 583
Florence (66851)
583 residents
- 66858 456
Lincolnville (66858)
456 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66861 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66861 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66858
Lincolnville (66858)
$76,563 median income
- 66861
Marion (66861)
$60,565 median income
- 66851
Florence (66851)
$48,162 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66861 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 66861, 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 (3,204 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 66861 in?
ZIP code 66861 (Marion) 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 66861?
ZIP code 66861 in Marion, KS has a population of 3,204 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66861?
The median household income in ZIP 66861 is $60,565, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66861?
The median home value in ZIP 66861 is $150,300, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66861?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66861 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66861?
ZIP code 66861 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 556 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66861?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66861 are: Other services (except public administration) (14), Retail trade (10), Construction (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66861?
In ZIP code 66861, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.1% 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 66861?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66861 is 21.3 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 66861?
In ZIP code 66861, approximately 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66861?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66861 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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