PlainZIP

Wilsey, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66873

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

319
1/sq mi
$75,417
Median income
$76,400
Median home value
3.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wilsey pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66873 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66873 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wilsey, Morris County, Kansas, home to just 319 residents across 227.9 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66873 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. Median home value sits at $76,400 (53% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 97.9%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 3.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Morris County, letting you compare 66873 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 66873, Wilsey, 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

319

Population

227.9

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 66873 ranks nationally

Wilsey, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,417 Top 45% higher than 55% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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

More ZIP Codes in Morris County

66846 standard
Council Grove, KS
Pop: 3,504
66872 standard
White City, KS
Pop: 1,134
66849 standard
Dwight, KS
Pop: 485
66838 standard
Burdick, KS
Pop: 182

Related Areas

Morris County Wilsey, KS Kansas

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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