66516 ZIP Code — Netawaka, KS

Jackson County, Kansas

ZIP code 66516 is located in Netawaka, Kansas, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 48.84 square miles and serves a population of 323 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66516

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 $100,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,250. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 66516 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

323

population

48.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66516 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66516

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66516. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Netawaka	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66552 Whiting (5.9 mi) 66550 Wetmore (6.6 mi) 66527 Powhattan (6.7 mi) 66439 Horton (9.1 mi) 66416 Circleville (10.3 mi) 66436 Holton (11.2 mi) 66428 Goff (12.5 mi) 66058 Muscotah (12.7 mi) 66425 Fairview (13.6 mi) 66540 Soldier (16.8 mi) 66534 Sabetha (17.3 mi) 66424 Everest (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	323
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	48.84 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	39.6305
Longitude	-95.7238
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	46.1%	40.5%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	45.2%	38.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	17.7%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

323

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$71,250

Median household income

$28,817

Per capita income

$100,700

Median home value

$694

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

111

Housing units

16.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	56	17.3%
18 and over	267	82.7%
65 and over	39	12.1%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.1%

Two or more races 12.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	275	85.1%
Two or more races	39	12.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	2.2%
Asian	2	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.1%	40.5%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	45.2%	38.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	17.7%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 1.7%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 31.1%

$75k–$100k 25.2%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	1.7%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	31.1%
$75k–$100k	25.2%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$71,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.6%

$50k–$100k 36.8%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

$300k–$500k 10.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,700
Median rent / month	$694
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	11.9%
Single-family detached	85.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.9%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	7.4%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	40.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	50.4%
4 bedrooms	24.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.1%
2 vehicles	31.9%
3 or more	52.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.0%
Electricity	16.8%
Propane / LP gas	37.0%
Wood	4.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	78	65.5%
Cohabiting couple	8	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	16	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	17	14.3%
Households with children under 18	20	16.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	28	23.5%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	18.5%
Married	61.9%	72.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	2.2%
Divorced	6.8%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 36.9%

Some college, no degree 29.6%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	4.9%
Kindergarten	1	1.6%
Elementary school	24	39.3%
High school	15	24.6%
College / grad school	18	29.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.6%

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Agriculture & mining 12.9%

Construction 7.5%

Retail trade 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Other services 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Public administration 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Professional & management 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	9.7%
Natural resources & construction	24.2%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.2%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	14.0%
Unpaid family workers	2.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.4%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	3.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 1.8%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.3%
Retirement income	22.7%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	10.5%
65 and over	23.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.9%
Public insurance	29.4%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	307	95.0%
Spanish	2	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	321	99.4%
Born in same state	321	99.4%
Born in different state	249	77.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.6%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	21	6.5%
French	18	5.6%
Arab	16	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	14	4.3%
Polish	12	3.7%
English	4	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66516

What city is ZIP code 66516 in?

ZIP code 66516 is primarily assigned to Netawaka, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66516 in?

ZIP code 66516 falls within Jackson County, Kansas.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66516?

The median home value in ZIP code 66516 is $100,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 66516?

ZIP code 66516 has an estimated population of 323 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 66516?

The median household income in ZIP code 66516 is $71,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 66516 in?

ZIP code 66516 observes the CST timezone.