| ZIP Code | 66859 |
|---|---|
| City | Lost Springs |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Marion County |
| Area Code | 620 |
| Elevation | 1,483 ft |
| Latitude | 38.556888 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.964887 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 20115 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.4 yrs ↓ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 18.3% ▲ 83% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.3% ▲ 9% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 55 (40.1%) |
| Some College | 11 (8%) |
| Associates | 13 (9.5%) |
| Bachelors | 47 (34.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11 (8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median Home Value | $101,000 ▼ 64% below avg ↑ 6% since 2019 |
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| Total Units | 107 |
| Vacant Units | 39 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 107 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 39 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
ZIP code 66859 is located in Lost Springs, Kansas, within Marion County. With a population of 186, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.4 years.
Real estate in ZIP code 66859 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $101,000 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 89.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 6% since 2019.
The population of 66859 is primarily White (83.33%). Residents are well-educated — 42.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.3%.
About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 66859 in Lost Springs, KS is characterized as well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied.