US ZIP Code
66506

Manhattan, KS

Riley County  ·  Kansas

● Active
👥 3,189 Population ↓ 6% since 2019
🎂 19.5 Median Age
📊 7.1% Unemployment
▲ 46% above avg ↓ 67% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code66506
CityManhattan
StateKansas (KS)
CountyRiley County
Area Code785
Elevation1,054 ft
Latitude39.195974
Longitude-96.581468
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS20161
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 43.7% (1,395) Female 56.3% (1,794) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.5%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 2.6%Asian: 1.7%Other: 2.4%Race
White89.5%
Hispanic3.9%
Black2.6%
Asian1.7%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

5–17
0%
18–24
100%

Key Indicators

Median Age19.5 yrs
Avg Household Size2.00
Below Poverty0.2% ▼ 98% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 46% above avg
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Renter: 100%Tenure
Renter100.0%

Financials

Total Units3
Avg HH Size2.00

Income Distribution

Under $25k
100%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
36%
Walked
17%
Work From Home
47%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
82%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
2%
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 66506 is in Manhattan, KS, in Riley County.
ZIP code 66506 is located in Kansas (KS).
ZIP code 66506 is in Riley County, KS.
ZIP 66506 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 66506 is 3,189 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 66506

ZIP code 66506 is located in Manhattan, Kansas, within Riley County. With a population of 3,189, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 19.5 years.

The population of 66506 is primarily White (89.50%). Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 0.2%.

The unemployment rate in 66506 stands at 7.1%, which is above the national average. A notably high share of workers — 46% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 36%.

Overall, ZIP code 66506 in Manhattan, KS is characterized as a young community.