ZIP Code 66962

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Palmer · Washington County · Kansas

Population
264

2/sq mi

Median income
$74,583

▼ 2% vs US

higher than 54% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$303,700

▲ 9% vs US

higher than 67% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.6%

Median age 41.1

Land area
132.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 66962 in Palmer, Kansas has a population of 264. The median household income is $74,583, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $303,700, 9% above the US average. 25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66962 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 132.0 square miles in Palmer, Washington County, Kansas. The area is home to 264 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 66962 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66962 sits at $74,583 (4% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $30,522. The poverty rate stands at 20.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $303,700 (88% above the state average) with median rent at $585 per month, and 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66962 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 66962 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 →

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 66962, Palmer, 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

264

Population

132.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66962?

41.1

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 74.5%
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 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%

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?

$74,583

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$30,522

Per Capita Income

20.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.6%

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

What does housing look like?

149

Total Housing Units

123

Occupied Units

26

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.9%
Renter 21.1%

$303,700

Median Home Value

+88% vs state

$585

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 66962, employing approximately 72 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,644,000.

13

Businesses

72

Employees

$2.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 3 23.1%

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 66962 vs 66953 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
66953 Linn, KS 703 5.9 mi
66943 Greenleaf, KS 505 9.5 mi
67447 Green, KS 320 11.1 mi
67468 Morganville, KS 307 11.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66962 in?
ZIP code 66962 (Palmer) 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 66962?
ZIP code 66962 in Palmer, KS has a population of 264 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66962?
The median household income in ZIP 66962 is $74,583, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66962?
The median home value in ZIP 66962 is $303,700, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66962?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66962 is White at 74.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66962?
ZIP code 66962 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 72 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66962?
In ZIP code 66962, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% 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 66962?
In ZIP code 66962, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66962?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66962 is 20.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Palmer, 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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