66835 ZIP Code — Americus, KS
Lyon County, Kansas
ZIP code 66835 is located in Americus, Kansas, within Lyon County. It covers approximately 58.46 square miles and serves a population of 1,268 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.
About ZIP code 66835
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $110,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $80,000.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
1,268
population
58.46
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
66835 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 66835
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66835. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Americus | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
66833 Allen (8.8 mi)
66801 Emporia (9.6 mi)
66830 Admire (10.5 mi)
66868 Reading (15.2 mi)
66846 Council Grove (15.9 mi)
66864 Neosho Rapids (19 mi)
66869 Strong City (19.2 mi)
66423 Eskridge (19.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,268 |
| Population density | 22 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 20 |
| County FIPS | 111 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 58.46 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.43 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.5459 |
| Longitude | -96.2760 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 620 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.2% | 49.7% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.1% | 34.8% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.0% | 13.2% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 2.3% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
1,268
Population
22
People per sq mi
34.3
Median age
$80,000
Median household income
$28,768
Per capita income
$110,000
Median home value
$931
Median monthly rent
76.2%
Home ownership
11.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
359
Housing units
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
29
Under 5
26
71
5–9
62
50
10–14
43
87
15–19
76
46
20–24
40
57
25–34
49
97
35–44
84
72
45–54
63
58
55–59
50
40
60–64
34
48
65–74
41
19
75–84
17
5
85+
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 374 | 29.5% |
| 18 and over | 894 | 70.5% |
| 65 and over | 134 | 10.6% |
| Median age | 34.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.2%
Two or more races
5%
Hispanic or Latino
4.7%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,200 | 90.2% |
| Two or more races | 66 | 5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.2% | 49.7% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.1% | 34.8% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.0% | 13.2% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 2.3% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
5.6%
$25k–$35k
10.0%
$35k–$50k
6.5%
$50k–$75k
19.0%
$75k–$100k
21.5%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
12.7%
$200k+
0.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 21.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.7% |
| $200k+ | 0.5% |
| Median income | $80,000 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.6%
$50k–$100k
35.3%
$100k–$150k
23.4%
$150k–$200k
14.6%
$200k–$300k
7.9%
$300k–$500k
4.6%
$500k–$1M
6.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,000 |
| Median rent / month | $931 |
| Owner occupied | 76.2% |
| Renter occupied | 23.8% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 87.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 8.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.09 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 37.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 11.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% |
| 3 or more | 47.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.9% |
| Electricity | 22.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 12.0% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 242 | 56.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 80 | 18.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 46 | 10.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 64 | 14.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 173 | 40.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 106 | 24.5% |
| Average household size | 2.91 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.0% | 33.2% |
| Married | 49.2% | 52.0% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
6.8%
HS graduate
29.5%
Some college, no degree
25.6%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
18.8%
Graduate / professional
9.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 16 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 27 | 6.5% |
| Elementary school | 169 | 40.7% |
| High school | 126 | 30.4% |
| College / grad school | 77 | 18.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Manufacturing
17.1%
Professional & management
11.8%
Retail trade
10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Construction
4.7%
Other services
3.5%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.7%
Public administration
2.0%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.6% |
| Service | 11.4% |
| Sales & office | 17.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.4% |
| Production & transportation | 17.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.4% |
| Government | 15.2% |
| Self-employed | 2.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 94.7% |
| Carpool | 1.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 2.6% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.3 |
Poverty
All people
11.3%
Under 18 years
17.5%
18 and over
8.8%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
21.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.9% |
| Retirement income | 19.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| High blood pressure | 33.4% |
| High cholesterol | 35.3% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 23.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.2% |
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| No physical activity | 20.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.8% |
| Depression | 19.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 12.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.8% |
| Visited dentist | 69.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 85 | 9.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 8.3% |
| 65 and over | 35.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.0% |
| Public insurance | 18.1% |
| No insurance | 16.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 19.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,213 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 1 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 1 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,266 | 99.8% |
| Born in same state | 1,237 | 97.6% |
| Born in different state | 901 | 71.1% |
| Foreign born | 29 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2 | 0.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1 | 50.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 184 | 14.5% |
| French | 76 | 6% |
| English | 61 | 4.8% |
| Arab | 61 | 4.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 4 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 2 | 0.2% |
| German | 1 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.1% |
| Internet access | 89.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66835
What city is ZIP code 66835 in?
ZIP code 66835 is primarily assigned to Americus, Kansas.
What county is ZIP code 66835 in?
ZIP code 66835 falls within Lyon County, Kansas.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66835?
The median home value in ZIP code 66835 is $110,000.
Does ZIP code 66835 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 66835 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 66835?
ZIP code 66835 has an estimated population of 1,268 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 66835?
The median household income in ZIP code 66835 is $80,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 66835 in?
ZIP code 66835 observes the CST timezone.