| ZIP Code | 66516 |
|---|---|
| City | Netawaka |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Area Code | 785 |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft |
| Latitude | 39.616501 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -95.720797 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 20085 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 8.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| College Grads | 32.2% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 59 (28.4%) |
| Some College | 43 (20.7%) |
| Associates | 38 (18.3%) |
| Bachelors | 32 (15.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 35 (16.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,063 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $111,500 ▼ 60% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $906/mo ↑ 86% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 144 |
| Vacant Units | 13 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 144 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 13 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
ZIP code 66516 is located in Netawaka, Kansas, within Jackson County. With a population of 311, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.9 years. Economically, 66516 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,063 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 66516 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $111,500 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $906 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 66516 is primarily White (82.64%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.7%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 66516 in Netawaka, KS is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 311 residents, a median household income of $69,063, and a median home value of $111,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kansas.