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ZIP Code 66968

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

1,626
5/sq mi
$59,438
Median income
$124,900
Median home value
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Washington pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66968 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66968 covers 331.8 square miles in Washington, Washington County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,626 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66968 reports a modest median household income of $59,438 (17% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $40,097. Poverty here runs at 5.9%, with unemployment measured at 1.4%. Housing costs here run $124,900 for a typical home value (23% below the state average), with rent averaging $553 a month; 76.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53, and the average commute is -. To put 66968 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Washington 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 66968

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66968.

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 66968, Washington, 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

1,626

Population

331.8

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66968?

53.0

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

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?

$59,438

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$40,097

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 66968 ranks nationally

Washington, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,438 28th percentile higher than 28% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

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

What does housing look like?

798

Total Housing Units

720

Occupied Units

78

Vacant Units

1.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.0%
Renter 24.0%

$124,900

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$553

Median Rent

1953

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 76 business establishments in ZIP 66968, employing approximately 582 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,977,000.

76

Businesses

582

Employees

$20.0M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 13 17.1%
Other services (except public administration) 12 15.8%
Health care and social assistance 10 13.2%
Construction 6 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 7.9%
Wholesale trade 5 6.6%
Finance and insurance 5 6.6%
Manufacturing 4 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 5.3%
Accommodation and food services 4 5.3%

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 66968 vs 66958 →

ZIP 66968 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 66968 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 66968 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 66968 ranks #3 of 4 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
66958 Morrowville, KS 314 7.5 mi
66946 Hollenberg, KS 126 10.1 mi
66953 Linn, KS 703 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

66945 standard
Hanover, KS
Pop: 1,096
66937 standard
Clifton, KS
Pop: 893
66953 standard
Linn, KS
Pop: 703
66943 standard
Greenleaf, KS
Pop: 505
66958 standard
Morrowville, KS
Pop: 314
66933 standard
Barnes, KS
Pop: 298

Related Areas

Washington County Washington, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66968 in? ▼
ZIP code 66968 (Washington) 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 66968? ▼
ZIP code 66968 in Washington, KS has a population of 1,626 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66968? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66968 is $59,438, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66968? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66968 is $124,900, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66968? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66968 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66968? ▼
ZIP code 66968 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 582 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66968? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66968 are: Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (12), Health care and social assistance (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66968? ▼
In ZIP code 66968, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% 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 66968? ▼
In ZIP code 66968, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66968? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66968 is 5.9% 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.