ZIP Code 66869

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Source:

Strong City · Chase County · Kansas

Population
748

2/sq mi

Median income
$51,250

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$109,500

▼ 61% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.6%

Median age 39.7

Land area
311.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 66869 in Strong City, Kansas has a population of 748. The median household income is $51,250, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $109,500, 61% below the US average. 22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66869 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 311.7 square miles in Strong City, Chase County, Kansas. The area is home to 748 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 66869 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66869 sits at $51,250 (29% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $33,318. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $109,500 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $499 per month, and 66.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66869 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 16 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 66869 sits relative to Kansas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 66869, Strong City, 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

748

Population

311.7

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66869?

39.7

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$51,250

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$33,318

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

15.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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 22.6%

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

What does housing look like?

351

Total Housing Units

293

Occupied Units

58

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.2%
Renter 33.8%

$109,500

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$499

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 66869, employing approximately 75 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,326,000.

18

Businesses

75

Employees

$4.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 22.2%
Other services (except public administration) 3 16.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66869 in?
ZIP code 66869 (Strong City) is located in Chase County, Kansas. Chase County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chase-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66869?
ZIP code 66869 in Strong City, KS has a population of 748 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66869?
The median household income in ZIP 66869 is $51,250, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66869?
The median home value in ZIP 66869 is $109,500, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66869?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66869 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66869?
ZIP code 66869 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 75 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66869?
In ZIP code 66869, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 66869?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66869 is 15.8 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 66869?
In ZIP code 66869, approximately 66.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66869?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66869 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Strong City, KS

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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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