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 Low-density area
- $57,232
- Median income Below-median income area
- $59,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 2nd 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 average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,747. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 1.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $59,100 (63% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $639; owner occupancy is 74.1%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jewell County, so 66956 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 66956
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mankato, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66956.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66956?
51.8
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
3.1%
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?
$57,232
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$35,747
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 66956 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Mankato, 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)
$57,232 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
668housing units
668
Total Housing Units
575
Occupied Units
93
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$59,100
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 66956
Mankato (66956)
1,157 residents
- 66949
Jewell (66949)
668 residents
- 66936 344
Burr Oak (66936)
344 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66956 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66956, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,157 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 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.
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