| ZIP Code | 66401 |
|---|---|
| City | Alma |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Wabaunsee County |
| Area Code | 785 |
| Elevation | 1,339 ft |
| Latitude | 38.932367 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.309652 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 20197 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.4 yrs ↓ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 4.6% ▼ 54% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 72% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 533 (40%) |
| Some College | 144 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 144 (10.8%) |
| Bachelors | 112 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 396 (29.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,490 ▼ 23% below avg ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $191,000 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,089 |
| Vacant Units | 268 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,089 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 268 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
ZIP code 66401 is located in Alma, Kansas, within Wabaunsee County. With a population of 1,928, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.4 years. Economically, 66401 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,490 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 66401 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $191,000 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 66401 is primarily White (92.22%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.6%. Household income has declined by 3% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 66401 stands at 1.4%, which is well below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 66401 in Alma, KS is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,928 residents, a median household income of $58,490, and a median home value of $191,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kansas.