ZIP Code 66968
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Washington · Washington County · Kansas
- Population
- 1,626
- Median income
- $59,438
- Median home value
- $124,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.0%
- Land area
- 331.8 sq mi
5/sq mi
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
▼ 55% vs US
higher than 19% of US ZIPs
Median age 53
Chicago
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 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, 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66968?
53.0
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
2.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
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
$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.
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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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