PlainZIP

Munden, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66959

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

203
2/sq mi
$54,750
Median income
38.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Munden pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66959 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66959 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Munden, Republic County, Kansas, home to just 203 residents across 135.3 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66959 reports a modest median household income of $54,750 (24% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $20,907. Local economic indicators show a 32.7% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run - for a typical home value, with rent averaging - a month; 94.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 66959, plus 6 more within Republic County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

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 66959, Munden, 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

203

Population

135.3

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66959?

38.6

Median Age

65.2%

Male

34.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$54,750

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$20,907

Per Capita Income

32.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 66959 ranks nationally

Munden, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,750 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.4%

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

What does housing look like?

131

Total Housing Units

118

Occupied Units

13

Vacant Units

2.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.1%
Renter 5.9%

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 66959, employing approximately 29 people with a combined annual payroll of $730,000.

4

Businesses

29

Employees

$730K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 66959 vs 66960 →

ZIP 66959 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 66959 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 66959 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 66959 ranks #3 of 6 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
66960 Narka, KS 167 5.9 mi
68327 Chester, NE 299 8.1 mi
66935 Belleville, KS 2,563 7.8 mi
68375 Hubbell, NE 121 8.6 mi
66940 Cuba, KS 339 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Republic County

66935 standard
Belleville, KS
Pop: 2,563
66966 standard
Scandia, KS
Pop: 624
66939 standard
Courtland, KS
Pop: 537
66940 standard
Cuba, KS
Pop: 339
66964 standard
Republic, KS
Pop: 204
66930 standard
Agenda, KS
Pop: 186

Related Areas

Republic County Munden, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66959 in? ▼
ZIP code 66959 (Munden) 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 66959? ▼
ZIP code 66959 in Munden, KS has a population of 203 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66959? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66959 is $54,750, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66959? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66959 is White at 98.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66959? ▼
ZIP code 66959 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 29 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66959? ▼
In ZIP code 66959, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.4% 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 66959? ▼
In ZIP code 66959, approximately 94.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66959? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66959 is 32.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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