ZIP Code 66968

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Washington · Washington County · Kansas

Population
1,626

5/sq mi

Median income
$59,438

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$124,900

▼ 55% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.0%

Median age 53

Land area
331.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 66968 in Washington, Kansas has a population of 1,626. The median household income is $59,438, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $124,900, 55% below the US average. 21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66968 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 331.8 square miles in Washington, Washington County, Kansas. The area is home to 1,626 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 66968 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66968 sits at $59,438 (17% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $40,097. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $124,900 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $553 per month, and 76.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66968 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 66968 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 66968

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,626

Population

331.8

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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

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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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Washington, 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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