ZIP Code 66868

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Source:

Reading · Lyon County · Kansas

Population
764

2/sq mi

Median income
$103,393

▲ 36% vs US

higher than 83% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$150,000

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
26.4%

Median age 49

Land area
332.2 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 66868 in Reading, Kansas has a population of 764. The median household income is $103,393, which is 36% above the national average. Median home value is $150,000, 46% below the US average. 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66868 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 332.2 square miles in Reading, Lyon County, Kansas. The area is home to 764 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 66868 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66868 sits at $103,393 (44% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $37,663. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $150,000 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $792 per month, and 92.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66868 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lyon County, so you can benchmark 66868 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 66868, Reading, 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

764

Population

332.2

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66868?

49.0

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$103,393

Median Household Income

+44% vs state

$37,663

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

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

What does housing look like?

252

Total Housing Units

251

Occupied Units

1

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.4%
Renter 7.6%

$150,000

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$792

Median Rent

1969

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 66868, employing approximately 34 people with a combined annual payroll of $752,000.

7

Businesses

34

Employees

$752K

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 66868 vs 66830 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
66830 Admire, KS 262 6.6 mi
66523 Osage City, KS 3,833 9.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66868 in?
ZIP code 66868 (Reading) 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 66868?
ZIP code 66868 in Reading, KS has a population of 764 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66868?
The median household income in ZIP 66868 is $103,393, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66868?
The median home value in ZIP 66868 is $150,000, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66868?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66868 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66868?
ZIP code 66868 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 34 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66868?
In ZIP code 66868, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 66868?
In ZIP code 66868, approximately 92.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66868?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66868 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Reading, 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.

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