PlainZIP

Mankato, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66956

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

1,157
2/sq mi
$57,232
Median income
$59,100
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mankato pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66956 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66956 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mankato, Jewell County, Kansas, home to just 1,157 residents across 525.9 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66956 reports a modest median household income of $57,232 (20% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $35,747. Local economic indicators show a 8.2% poverty rate alongside 1.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $59,100 (63% below the state average); renters pay a median of $639 monthly, and 74.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.8, and the average commute is -. To put 66956 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jewell County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 66956

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mankato, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66956.

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 66956, Mankato, 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

1,157

Population

525.9

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66956?

51.8

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 92.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$57,232

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$35,747

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 66956 ranks nationally

Mankato, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,232 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 49.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

668

Total Housing Units

575

Occupied Units

93

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$59,100

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$639

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 43 business establishments in ZIP 66956, employing approximately 324 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,506,000.

43

Businesses

324

Employees

$10.5M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 9 20.9%
Other services (except public administration) 8 18.6%
Accommodation and food services 6 13.9%
Finance and insurance 5 11.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 7.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 7.0%

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 66956 vs 66949 →

ZIP 66956 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 66956 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 Code City Population Distance
66949 Jewell, KS 668 10.2 mi
66936 Burr Oak, KS 344 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jewell County

66949 standard
Jewell, KS
Pop: 668
66936 standard
Burr Oak, KS
Pop: 344
66942 standard
Formoso, KS
Pop: 247
66941 standard
Esbon, KS
Pop: 242
66963 standard
Randall, KS
Pop: 135
66970 standard
Webber, KS
Pop: 97

Related Areas

Jewell County Mankato, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66956 in? ▼
ZIP code 66956 (Mankato) 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 66956? ▼
ZIP code 66956 in Mankato, KS has a population of 1,157 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66956? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66956 is $57,232, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66956? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66956 is $59,100, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66956? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66956 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66956? ▼
ZIP code 66956 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 324 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66956? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66956 are: Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (8), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66956? ▼
In ZIP code 66956, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 66956? ▼
In ZIP code 66956, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66956? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66956 is 8.2% 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.