66834 ZIP Code — Alta Vista, KS

Wabaunsee County, Kansas

ZIP code 66834 is located in Alta Vista, Kansas, within Wabaunsee County. It covers approximately 166.87 square miles and serves a population of 983 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66834

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 $145,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,529. 47% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 66834 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

983
population
166.87
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
66834 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 66834

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City Status
Alta Vista Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
66849 Dwight (6.6 mi) 66401 Alma (11.2 mi) 66846 Council Grove (13.5 mi) 66872 White City (18.1 mi) 66441 Junction City (18.5 mi) 66423 Eskridge (18.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 983
Population density 6 / sq mi
State FIPS 20
County FIPS 197
Geography
Land area 166.87 sq mi
Water area 0.59 sq mi
Latitude 38.8547
Longitude -96.4555
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 43.9% 35.9% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 41.8% 41.2% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 13.8% 18.8% 21.0%
Over $200k 0.5% 4.2% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

983
Population
6
People per sq mi
40.4
Median age
$72,529
Median household income
$29,622
Per capita income
$145,800
Median home value
$880
Median monthly rent
75.4%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
7.8%
Unemployment
398
Housing units
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
34
Under 5
40
37
5–9
44
45
10–14
53
35
15–19
40
3
20–24
4
45
25–34
52
46
35–44
54
46
45–54
54
31
55–59
35
33
60–64
38
73
65–74
84
23
75–84
27
3
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1828328.8%
18 and over70071.2%
65 and over21421.8%
Median age40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.5%
Two or more races 4%
Asian 3.5%
Black or African American 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Other race 1.2%
GroupCount%
White86786.5%
Two or more races404%
Asian353.5%
Black or African American292.9%
Hispanic or Latino191.9%
Other race121.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 43.9% 35.9% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 41.8% 41.2% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 13.8% 18.8% 21.0%
Over $200k 0.5% 4.2% 5.7%
Under $10k 3.3%
$10k–$15k 4.0%
$15k–$25k 2.8%
$25k–$35k 10.8%
$35k–$50k 13.0%
$50k–$75k 26.8%
$75k–$100k 21.8%
$100k–$150k 13.8%
$150k–$200k 1.8%
$200k+ 2.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.3%
$10k–$15k4.0%
$15k–$25k2.8%
$25k–$35k10.8%
$35k–$50k13.0%
$50k–$75k26.8%
$75k–$100k21.8%
$100k–$150k13.8%
$150k–$200k1.8%
$200k+2.0%
Median income$72,529

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.3%
$50k–$100k 19.3%
$100k–$150k 18.6%
$150k–$200k 12.0%
$200k–$300k 13.0%
$300k–$500k 21.6%
$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$145,800
Median rent / month$880
Owner occupied75.4%
Renter occupied24.6%
Vacant19.6%
Single-family detached80.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes17.7%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.26

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.6%
2000–200916.7%
1990–19991.4%
1980–198910.7%
1970–19797.9%
1960–19693.0%
1950–195911.5%
1940–19492.4%
1939 or earlier43.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom10.1%
2 bedrooms23.6%
3 bedrooms52.8%
4 bedrooms12.7%
5+ bedrooms0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle20.8%
2 vehicles41.6%
3 or more37.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas38.8%
Electricity12.0%
Propane / LP gas28.6%
Wood15.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family23558.9%
Cohabiting couple133.3%
Male householder, no spouse399.8%
Female householder, no spouse11228.1%
Households with children under 1814837.1%
Households with seniors (65+)17343.4%
Average household size2.46

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.4%11.3%
Married62.8%59.3%
Separated3.5%1.3%
Widowed1.2%23.0%
Divorced10.0%5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%
Some HS, no diploma 4.3%
HS graduate 35.5%
Some college, no degree 16.5%
Associate's degree 19.6%
Bachelor's degree 18.7%
Graduate / professional 4.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.3%
Bachelor's or higher22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool41.7%
Kindergarten41.7%
Elementary school15567.4%
High school4117.8%
College / grad school2611.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.4%
Agriculture & mining 15.5%
Public administration 14.8%
Construction 13.8%
Manufacturing 10.7%
Retail trade 9.2%
Other services 5.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%
Information 4.1%
Finance & real estate 2.7%
Professional & management 1.2%
Transportation & utilities 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts45.5%
Service14.5%
Sales & office21.5%
Natural resources & construction8.7%
Production & transportation9.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector47.9%
Government27.6%
Self-employed24.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone68.1%
Carpool10.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.9%
Work from home15.2%
Other means1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)26.6

Poverty

All people 9.7%
Under 18 years 7.1%
18 and over 10.7%
Married-couple families 0.9%
Female-led households 53.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.9%
Retirement income38.6%
Supplemental Security0.8%
Cash public assistance3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP9.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.7%
High blood pressure37.6%
High cholesterol38.7%
Diabetes11.3%
Heart disease7.7%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis27.1%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease7.0%
Cancer8.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.0%
Binge drinking17.1%
No physical activity23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.8%
Depression18.5%
Fair or poor health13.3%
Poor mental health12.8%
Poor physical health10.0%
No health insurance12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.7%
Visited dentist67.0%
Cholesterol screening90.6%
Teeth loss12.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans10715.3%
Disability%
Any disability16.4%
Under 1812.0%
18–64 years21.4%
65 and over10.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance78.0%
Public insurance36.8%
No insurance7.5%
Uninsured under 190.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only90992.5%
Spanish80.9%
Other Indo-European20.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages60.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)97599.2%
Born in same state95196.7%
Born in different state66968.1%
Foreign born242.4%
Naturalized citizen80.8%
Not a US citizen8100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian889%
Polish676.8%
Arab464.7%
AncestryCount%
French454.6%
English80.8%
Dutch10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.6%
Internet access87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66834

What city is ZIP code 66834 in?

ZIP code 66834 is primarily assigned to Alta Vista, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66834 in?

ZIP code 66834 falls within Wabaunsee County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 66834 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 66834 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 66834 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 66834 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66834?

The median home value in ZIP code 66834 is $145,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 66834?

ZIP code 66834 has an estimated population of 983 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 66834 in?

ZIP code 66834 observes the CST timezone.

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