| ZIP Code | 66442 |
|---|---|
| City | Fort Riley |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Geary County |
| Area Code | 785 |
| Elevation | 1,166 ft |
| Latitude | 39.09167 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.790143 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 20161 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 22.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.03 |
| Below Poverty | 16.8% ▲ 68% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 19% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 37 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,569 (26.9%) |
| Some College | 662 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 1,207 (20.7%) |
| Bachelors | 954 (16.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,395 (24%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $46,403 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $222,100 ▼ 20% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,376/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,190 |
| Vacant Units | 194 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.03 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,190 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 194 |
| Owner Occupied | 1.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 99.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.03 |
ZIP code 66442 is located in Fort Riley, Kansas, within Geary County. With a population of 16,876, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 22.4 years. Economically, 66442 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $46,403 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 66442 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $222,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,376 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 99.0% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 66442 is majority White (54.76%). Residents are well-educated — 40.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.8%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 66442 stands at 4.0%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 45%.
Overall, ZIP code 66442 in Fort Riley, KS is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a young community. With 16,876 residents, a median household income of $46,403, and a median home value of $222,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kansas.