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Neosho Rapids, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66864

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

456
4/sq mi
$37,422
Median income
$58,300
Median home value
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Neosho Rapids pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66864 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66864 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Neosho Rapids, Lyon County, Kansas, home to just 456 residents across 106.0 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66864 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,422 (48% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $21,021. Local economic indicators show a 0.5% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $58,300 (64% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 98.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is -. To put 66864 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lyon County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 66864, Neosho Rapids, 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

456

Population

106.0

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66864?

34.4

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$37,422

Median Household Income

-48% vs state

$21,021

Per Capita Income

0.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 66864 ranks nationally

Neosho Rapids, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$37,422 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 31.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.8%

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

What does housing look like?

145

Total Housing Units

122

Occupied Units

23

Vacant Units

3.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.4%
Renter 1.6%

$58,300

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 66864, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $662,000.

7

Businesses

19

Employees

$662K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 5 71.4%

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 Code City Population Distance
66854 Hartford, KS 816 7.0 mi

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Related Areas

Lyon County Neosho Rapids, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66864 in? ▼
ZIP code 66864 (Neosho Rapids) is located in Lyon County, Kansas. Lyon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lyon-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66864? ▼
ZIP code 66864 in Neosho Rapids, KS has a population of 456 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66864? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66864 is $37,422, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66864? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66864 is $58,300, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66864? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66864 is White at 97.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66864? ▼
ZIP code 66864 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 19 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66864? ▼
In ZIP code 66864, 31.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.8% 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 66864? ▼
In ZIP code 66864, approximately 98.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66864? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66864 is 0.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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