ZIP Code 66945

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Hanover · Washington County · Kansas

Population
1,096

4/sq mi

Median income
$69,688

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$118,000

▼ 58% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.8%

Median age 32.8

Land area
267.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 66945 in Hanover, Kansas has a population of 1,096. The median household income is $69,688, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $118,000, 58% below the US average. 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66945 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 267.3 square miles in Hanover, Washington County, Kansas. The area is home to 1,096 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 66945 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66945 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $118,000 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $642 per month, and 87.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66945 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 66945 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 66945

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,096

Population

267.3

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
66412 Bremen, KS 287 5.6 mi
66946 Hollenberg, KS 126 8.7 mi

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Hanover, KS

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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