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ZIP Code 66936

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

344
1/sq mi
35.0%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 66936 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 344.0 square miles in Burr Oak, Jewell County, Kansas. The area is home to 344 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 66936 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66936 sits at , while per-capita income is $27,727. The poverty rate stands at 9.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66936 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 69.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jewell County, so you can benchmark 66936 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 66936, Burr Oak, 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

344

Population

344.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66936?

69.8

Median Age

38.1%

Male

61.9%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$27,727

Per Capita Income

9.8%

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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.0%

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

What does housing look like?

146

Total Housing Units

93

Occupied Units

53

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 66936, employing approximately 12 people with a combined annual payroll of $323,000.

5

Businesses

12

Employees

$323K

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 66936 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 66936 ranks #2 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
66956 Mankato, KS 1,157 9.7 mi
66941 Esbon, KS 242 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66936 in?
ZIP code 66936 (Burr Oak) is located in Jewell County, Kansas. Jewell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jewell-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66936?
ZIP code 66936 in Burr Oak, KS has a population of 344 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66936?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66936 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66936?
ZIP code 66936 has 5 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 66936?
In ZIP code 66936, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66936?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66936 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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