66951 ZIP Code — Kensington, KS

Smith County, Kansas

ZIP code 66951 is located in Kensington, Kansas, within Smith County. It covers approximately 184.49 square miles and serves a population of 820 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66951

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $59,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,315. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 66951 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

820
population
184.49
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
66951 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 66951

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City Status
Kensington Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
67621 Agra (9.2 mi) 67628 Cedar (9.6 mi) 67644 Kirwin (12 mi) 66967 Smith Center (13.3 mi) 67638 Gaylord (15 mi) 67661 Phillipsburg (18.4 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 820
Population density 4 / sq mi
State FIPS 20
County FIPS 183
Geography
Land area 184.49 sq mi
Water area 0.51 sq mi
Latitude 39.7855
Longitude -99.0103
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 785
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 49.7% 56.6% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 36.4% 28.2% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 13.6% 12.1% 21.0%
Over $200k 0.3% 3.1% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

820
Population
4
People per sq mi
41.9
Median age
$52,315
Median household income
$30,380
Per capita income
$59,600
Median home value
$910
Median monthly rent
81.1%
Home ownership
5.2%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
387
Housing units
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
23
Under 5
27
20
5–9
23
29
10–14
33
30
15–19
34
30
20–24
33
27
25–34
30
35
35–44
39
55
45–54
63
11
55–59
12
32
60–64
36
47
65–74
54
32
75–84
37
13
85+
15
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1818923.0%
18 and over63177.0%
65 and over19824.1%
Median age41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87%
Two or more races 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Black or African American 1.2%
GroupCount%
White74887%
Two or more races627.2%
Hispanic or Latino404.7%
Black or African American101.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 49.7% 56.6% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 36.4% 28.2% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 13.6% 12.1% 21.0%
Over $200k 0.3% 3.1% 5.7%
Under $10k 1.7%
$15k–$25k 10.5%
$25k–$35k 20.9%
$35k–$50k 9.6%
$50k–$75k 18.9%
$75k–$100k 16.9%
$100k–$150k 11.9%
$150k–$200k 8.4%
$200k+ 1.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.7%
$15k–$25k10.5%
$25k–$35k20.9%
$35k–$50k9.6%
$50k–$75k18.9%
$75k–$100k16.9%
$100k–$150k11.9%
$150k–$200k8.4%
$200k+1.2%
Median income$52,315

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.5%
$50k–$100k 35.1%
$100k–$150k 14.7%
$150k–$200k 1.1%
$200k–$300k 8.6%
$300k–$500k 5.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$59,600
Median rent / month$910
Owner occupied81.1%
Renter occupied18.9%
Vacant23.9%
Single-family detached93.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.2%
Median rooms6.9
Avg household size (owned)2.37

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.7%
2000–20090.2%
1990–19993.5%
1980–19892.7%
1970–197928.5%
1960–196912.8%
1950–19591.8%
1940–19493.5%
1939 or earlier44.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.7%
1 bedroom5.5%
2 bedrooms15.9%
3 bedrooms30.1%
4 bedrooms39.8%
5+ bedrooms8.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.3%
1 vehicle17.4%
2 vehicles48.8%
3 or more31.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas69.5%
Electricity10.2%
Propane / LP gas14.8%
Fuel oil1.2%
Wood1.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family22064.0%
Cohabiting couple61.7%
Male householder, no spouse4412.8%
Female householder, no spouse7421.5%
Households with children under 1812034.9%
Households with seniors (65+)15946.2%
Average household size2.38

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.1%30.1%
Married66.7%57.9%
Separated1.3%1.4%
Widowed6.5%6.5%
Divorced5.5%4.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%
Some HS, no diploma 1.1%
HS graduate 39.6%
Some college, no degree 26.8%
Associate's degree 7.2%
Bachelor's degree 18.6%
Graduate / professional 6.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher98.7%
Bachelor's or higher25.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool42.2%
Kindergarten115.9%
Elementary school8344.9%
High school6535.1%
College / grad school2211.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.7%
Manufacturing 17.9%
Retail trade 17.3%
Agriculture & mining 12.3%
Finance & real estate 8.8%
Construction 6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%
Other services 3.5%
Public administration 1.9%
Wholesale trade 1.3%
Transportation & utilities 1.3%
Professional & management 1.3%
Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts36.3%
Service12.0%
Sales & office13.3%
Natural resources & construction9.1%
Production & transportation29.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.3%
Government16.0%
Self-employed14.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone70.6%
Carpool7.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.0%
Work from home16.9%
Other means1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)17.6

Poverty

All people 5.2%
Under 18 years 3.4%
18 and over 5.7%
Married-couple families 0.9%
Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.6%
Retirement income29.4%
Supplemental Security0.9%
Cash public assistance1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP3.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.0%
High blood pressure39.1%
High cholesterol37.0%
Diabetes12.2%
Heart disease8.5%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma8.9%
Arthritis29.5%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease7.8%
Cancer8.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.3%
Binge drinking15.1%
No physical activity24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.7%
Depression17.6%
Fair or poor health14.8%
Poor mental health12.5%
Poor physical health10.9%
No health insurance13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.0%
Visited dentist65.9%
Cholesterol screening91.0%
Teeth loss14.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans548.6%
Disability%
Any disability10.9%
Under 183.2%
18–64 years7.9%
65 and over24.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance70.4%
Public insurance36.1%
No insurance8.2%
Uninsured under 190.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only77093.9%
Spanish182.3%
Other Indo-European182.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)80397.9%
Born in same state80397.9%
Born in different state51162.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen172.1%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French10713%
Italian9111.1%
Arab536.5%
AncestryCount%
English182.2%
Dutch131.6%
Polish101.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.0%
Internet access93.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66951

What city is ZIP code 66951 in?

ZIP code 66951 is primarily assigned to Kensington, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66951 in?

ZIP code 66951 falls within Smith County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 66951 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 66951 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 66951 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 66951 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66951?

The median home value in ZIP code 66951 is $59,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 66951?

ZIP code 66951 has an estimated population of 820 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 66951 in?

ZIP code 66951 observes the CST timezone.

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