Athol, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66932

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

157
1/sq mi
$97,000
Median home value
28.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Athol pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66932 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66932 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 196.3 square miles in Athol, Smith County, Kansas. The area is home to 157 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 66932 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66932 sits at , while per-capita income is $50,952. The poverty rate stands at 0.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $97,000 (40% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 84.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66932 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Smith County, so you can benchmark 66932 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 66932, Athol, 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

157

Population

196.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66932?

32.2

Median Age

58.6%

Male

41.4%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 99.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$50,952

Per Capita Income

0.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.4%

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

What does housing look like?

55

Total Housing Units

51

Occupied Units

4

Vacant Units

3.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.3%
Renter 15.7%

$97,000

Median Home Value

-40% 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 3 business establishments in ZIP 66932, employing approximately 12 people with a combined annual payroll of $517,000.

3

Businesses

12

Employees

$517K

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

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ZIP 66932 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66932 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
66951 Kensington, KS 764 7.3 mi
66967 Smith Center, KS 2,096 7.9 mi
67638 Gaylord, KS 230 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66932 in?
ZIP code 66932 (Athol) is located in Smith County, Kansas. Smith County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/smith-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66932?
ZIP code 66932 in Athol, KS has a population of 157 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66932?
The median home value in ZIP 66932 is $97,000, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66932?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66932 is White at 99.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66932?
ZIP code 66932 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 12 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66932?
In ZIP code 66932, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.4% 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 66932?
In ZIP code 66932, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66932?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66932 is 0.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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