ZIP Code 66873

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Wilsey · Morris County · Kansas

Population
319

1/sq mi

Median income
$75,417

▼ 1% vs US

higher than 55% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$76,400

▼ 73% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
3.5%

Median age 52.1

Land area
227.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 66873 in Wilsey, Kansas has a population of 319. The median household income is $75,417, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $76,400, 73% below the US average. 3.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66873 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 227.9 square miles in Wilsey, Morris County, Kansas. The area is home to 319 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 66873 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66873 sits at $75,417 (5% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $44,915. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 10.5%. On housing, the median home value is $76,400 (53% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 97.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66873 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Morris County, so you can benchmark 66873 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 66873, Wilsey, 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

319

Population

227.9

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66873?

52.1

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 76.1%
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 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$75,417

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$44,915

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

10.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.5%

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

What does housing look like?

166

Total Housing Units

95

Occupied Units

71

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.9%
Renter 2.1%

$76,400

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

1956

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 66873, employing approximately 4 people with a combined annual payroll of $150,000.

3

Businesses

4

Employees

$150K

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 66873 vs 66838 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
66838 Burdick, KS 182 7.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66873 in?
ZIP code 66873 (Wilsey) is located in Morris County, Kansas. Morris County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/morris-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66873?
ZIP code 66873 in Wilsey, KS has a population of 319 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66873?
The median household income in ZIP 66873 is $75,417, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66873?
The median home value in ZIP 66873 is $76,400, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66873?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66873 is White at 76.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66873?
ZIP code 66873 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 4 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66873?
In ZIP code 66873, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.5% 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 66873?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66873 is 23.9 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 66873?
In ZIP code 66873, approximately 97.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66873?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66873 is 10.4% 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 Wilsey, 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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