Scandia, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66966

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

624
2/sq mi
$51,125
Median income
$101,300
Median home value
28.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66966 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66966 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 260.0 square miles in Scandia, Republic County, Kansas. The area is home to 624 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 66966 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66966 sits at $51,125 (29% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $31,261. The poverty rate stands at 20.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $101,300 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $679 per month, and 64.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66966 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Republic County, so you can benchmark 66966 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 66966, Scandia, 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

624

Population

260.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66966?

34.2

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
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 3.6%
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?

$51,125

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$31,261

Per Capita Income

20.9%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 66966 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,125 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 46.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.1%

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

What does housing look like?

317

Total Housing Units

241

Occupied Units

76

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.7%
Renter 35.3%

$101,300

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$679

Median Rent

1944

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 66966, employing approximately 90 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,499,000.

19

Businesses

90

Employees

$2.5M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 21.1%
Retail trade 3 15.8%

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 66966 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 66966 ranks #2 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 66966 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 66966 ranks #3 of 3 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
66935 Belleville, KS 2,563 8.4 mi
66939 Courtland, KS 537 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66966 in?
ZIP code 66966 (Scandia) 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 66966?
ZIP code 66966 in Scandia, KS has a population of 624 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66966?
The median household income in ZIP 66966 is $51,125, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66966?
The median home value in ZIP 66966 is $101,300, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66966?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66966 is White at 96.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66966?
ZIP code 66966 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 90 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66966?
In ZIP code 66966, 46.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.1% 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 66966?
In ZIP code 66966, approximately 64.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66966?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66966 is 20.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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