Courtland, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66939
Republic County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 537
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $69,167
- Median income Near-median income area
- $146,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Courtland pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66939 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 66939 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Courtland, Republic County, Kansas, home to just 537 residents across 282.6 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66939 reports a modest median household income of $69,167 (4% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,882. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.8% and unemployment is 0.4%. Median home value is $146,900 (9% below the average Kansas ZIP) and median rent is $756; 76.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Republic County, so 66939 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 66939
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Courtland, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66939.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 66939, Courtland, 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
537
Population
282.6
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66939?
53.2
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
0.9%
Foreign-Born
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?
$69,167
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$42,882
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 66939 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Courtland, KS household income vs. every Kansas ZIP code
Median household income among 659 reporting Kansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$69,167 Top 47% higher than 53% of 659 Kansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
212housing units
212
Total Housing Units
158
Occupied Units
54
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$146,900
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$756
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 66939, employing approximately 139 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,545,000.
24
Businesses
139
Employees
$5.5M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 12.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 12.5% |
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 66939 vs 66942 →
ZIP 66939 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66966
Scandia (66966)
624 residents
- 66939
Courtland (66939)
537 residents
- 66942 247
Formoso (66942)
247 residents
- 66964 204
Republic (66964)
204 residents
- 66970 97
Webber (66970)
97 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66939 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66939 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66942
Formoso (66942)
$97,955 median income
- 66964
Republic (66964)
$73,500 median income
- 66939
Courtland (66939)
$69,167 median income
- 66966
Scandia (66966)
$51,125 median income
- 66970 $29,205
Webber (66970)
$29,205 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66939 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66939, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 66939 in?
ZIP code 66939 (Courtland) is located in Republic County, Kansas. Republic County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/republic-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66939?
ZIP code 66939 in Courtland, KS has a population of 537 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66939?
The median household income in ZIP 66939 is $69,167, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66939?
The median home value in ZIP 66939 is $146,900, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66939?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66939 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66939?
ZIP code 66939 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 139 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66939?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66939 are: Wholesale trade (4), Retail trade (3), Finance and insurance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66939?
In ZIP code 66939, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 66939?
In ZIP code 66939, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66939?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66939 is 4.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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