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Hanover, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66945

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

1,096
4/sq mi
$69,688
Median income
$118,000
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66945 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66945 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hanover, Washington County, Kansas, home to just 1,096 residents across 267.3 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66945 reports a modest median household income of $69,688 (3% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $32,204. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. Housing costs here run $118,000 for a typical home value (27% below the state average), with rent averaging $642 a month; 87.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Washington County, letting you compare 66945 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 66945

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hanover, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66945.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 66945, Hanover, 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

1,096

Population

267.3

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66945?

32.8

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$69,688

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$32,204

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 66945 ranks nationally

Hanover, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,688 46th percentile higher than 46% 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 58.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

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

What does housing look like?

454

Total Housing Units

437

Occupied Units

17

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.0%
Renter 13.0%

$118,000

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$642

Median Rent

1954

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 66945, employing approximately 251 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,318,000.

34

Businesses

251

Employees

$9.3M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 32.4%
Retail trade 7 20.6%
Finance and insurance 4 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 4 11.8%

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 66945 vs 66412 →

ZIP 66945 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 66945 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 66945 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 66945 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
66412 Bremen, KS 287 5.6 mi
66946 Hollenberg, KS 126 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

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Washington, KS
Pop: 1,626
66937 standard
Clifton, KS
Pop: 893
66953 standard
Linn, KS
Pop: 703
66943 standard
Greenleaf, KS
Pop: 505
66958 standard
Morrowville, KS
Pop: 314
66933 standard
Barnes, KS
Pop: 298

Related Areas

Washington County Hanover, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66945 in? ▼
ZIP code 66945 (Hanover) is located in Washington County, Kansas. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66945? ▼
ZIP code 66945 in Hanover, KS has a population of 1,096 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66945? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66945 is $69,688, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66945? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66945 is $118,000, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66945? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66945 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66945? ▼
ZIP code 66945 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 251 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66945? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66945 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (7), Finance and insurance (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66945? ▼
In ZIP code 66945, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% 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 66945? ▼
In ZIP code 66945, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66945? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66945 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.