| ZIP Code | 66542 |
|---|---|
| City | Tecumseh |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Shawnee County |
| Area Code | 785 |
| Elevation | 990 ft |
| Latitude | 39.010744 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -95.544771 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 20177 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.0 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.5% ▲ 33% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 71% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 553 (26%) |
| Some College | 154 (7.3%) |
| Associates | 323 (15.2%) |
| Bachelors | 167 (7.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 927 (43.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,819 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $211,700 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,109/mo |
| Total Units | 1,244 |
| Vacant Units | 41 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,244 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 41 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 66542 is located in Tecumseh, Kansas, within Shawnee County. With a population of 3,039, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43 years. Economically, 66542 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $103,819 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 66542 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $211,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,109 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 66542 is primarily White (89.37%). Residents are well-educated — 51.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 66542 stands at 1.4%, which is well below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 66542 in Tecumseh, KS is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,039 residents, a median household income of $103,819, and a median home value of $211,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kansas.