66401 ZIP Code — Alma, KS

Wabaunsee County, Kansas

ZIP code 66401 is located in Alma, Kansas, within Wabaunsee County. It covers approximately 241.06 square miles and serves a population of 1,797 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66401

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 $184,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($62,813) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 43% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 66401 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,797

population

241.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66401 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66401

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66401. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alma	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66834 Alta Vista (11.2 mi) 66526 Paxico (11.8 mi) 66507 Maple Hill (15.6 mi) 66423 Eskridge (16.1 mi) 66849 Dwight (17 mi) 66431 Harveyville (18.1 mi) 66502 Manhattan (18.4 mi) 66547 Wamego (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,797
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	197

Geography
Land area	241.06 sq mi
Water area	1.09 sq mi
Latitude	38.9746
Longitude	-96.3165
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	785

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.0%	35.9%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	41.2%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	18.8%	21.0%
Over $200k	7.9%	4.2%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,797

Population

People per sq mi

50.5

Median age

$62,813

Median household income

$42,337

Per capita income

$184,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

78.1%

Home ownership

2.9%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

874

Housing units

34.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

125

35–44

110

45–54

55–59

110

60–64

160

65–74

140

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	394	21.9%
18 and over	1,403	78.1%
65 and over	548	30.5%
Median age	50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Two or more races 1.8%

Other race 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,714	93.2%
Hispanic or Latino	42	2.3%
Two or more races	33	1.8%
Other race	30	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.7%
Black or African American	8	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.0%	35.9%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	41.2%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	18.8%	21.0%
Over $200k	7.9%	4.2%	5.7%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 19.9%

$50k–$75k 22.9%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 15.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	19.9%
$50k–$75k	22.9%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	15.1%
Median income	$62,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 22.8%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 22.8%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$184,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	78.1%
Renter occupied	21.9%
Vacant	26.3%
Single-family detached	82.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	1.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	17.1%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	33.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	14.2%
3 bedrooms	61.5%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	18.0%
2 vehicles	49.6%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.0%
Electricity	10.3%
Propane / LP gas	21.0%
Fuel oil	10.8%
Wood	12.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	395	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	16	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	151	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	206	26.8%
Households with children under 18	176	22.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	415	54.0%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.6%	18.4%
Married	62.9%	54.2%
Separated	0.1%	0.3%
Widowed	2.6%	20.2%
Divorced	18.8%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 41.1%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 20.5%

Graduate / professional 13.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.3%
Bachelor's or higher	34.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	8.1%
Kindergarten	31	6.8%
Elementary school	233	51.1%
High school	57	12.5%
College / grad school	98	21.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.1%

Agriculture & mining 15.4%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Construction 7.4%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Public administration 4.3%

Professional & management 3.5%

Other services 3.0%

Retail trade 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Information 0.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.0%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	10.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	6.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	47.7%
Government	32.3%
Self-employed	20.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.7%
Carpool	13.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 2.9%

Under 18 years 5.4%

18 and over 2.2%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 22.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.6%
Retirement income	31.8%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	68.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	84	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.2%
Under 18	9.4%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	55.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.5%
Public insurance	40.0%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,719	95.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,797	100.0%
Born in same state	1,767	98.3%
Born in different state	1,373	76.4%
Foreign born	30	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	294	16.4%
French	163	9.1%
Arab	126	7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	16	0.9%
English	12	0.7%
Polish	9	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	82.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66401

What city is ZIP code 66401 in?

ZIP code 66401 is primarily assigned to Alma, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66401 in?

ZIP code 66401 falls within Wabaunsee County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 66401 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 66401 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 66401 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 66401 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66401?

The median home value in ZIP code 66401 is $184,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 66401?

ZIP code 66401 has an estimated population of 1,797 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 66401 in?

ZIP code 66401 observes the CST timezone.