66710 ZIP Code — Altoona, KS

Wilson County, Kansas

ZIP code 66710 is located in Altoona, Kansas, within Wilson County. It covers approximately 61.49 square miles and serves a population of 734 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.

About ZIP code 66710

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 $82,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,688. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 48% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 66710 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

734

population

61.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66710 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66710

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66710. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Altoona	Acceptable
Altoona	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66757 Neodesha (6 mi) 66714 Benedict (9.1 mi) 66776 Thayer (10.7 mi) 66736 Fredonia (12.4 mi) 66717 Buffalo (13.1 mi) 66720 Chanute (13.4 mi) 67335 Cherryvale (16.4 mi) 67341 Dennis (17.2 mi) 66740 Galesburg (18.2 mi) 67301 Independence (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	734
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	205

Geography
Land area	61.49 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	37.5145
Longitude	-95.6341
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	620

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.3%	49.3%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	34.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	14.2%	21.0%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

734

Population

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$44,688

Median household income

$26,934

Per capita income

$82,500

Median home value

$738

Median monthly rent

84.7%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

309

Housing units

14.2%

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	173	23.6%
18 and over	561	76.4%
65 and over	159	21.7%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%

Two or more races 8.6%

Group	Count	%
White	671	91.4%
Two or more races	63	8.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.3%	49.3%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	34.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	14.2%	21.0%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 15.3%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	15.3%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	8.7%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$44,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.8%

$50k–$100k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 5.7%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,500
Median rent / month	$738
Owner occupied	84.7%
Renter occupied	15.3%
Vacant	18.4%
Single-family detached	75.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	11.6%
1939 or earlier	24.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	50.1%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	37.2%
3 or more	36.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.3%
Electricity	26.0%
Propane / LP gas	25.3%
Wood	7.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	145	50.3%
Cohabiting couple	22	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	44	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	77	26.7%
Households with children under 18	88	30.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	118	41.0%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.9%	23.4%
Married	47.9%	49.7%
Separated	1.6%	1.4%
Widowed	4.1%	19.2%
Divorced	11.4%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 31.5%

Some college, no degree 29.2%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	12.0%
Kindergarten	8	6.4%
Elementary school	43	34.4%
High school	45	36.0%
College / grad school	14	11.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Construction 17.2%

Manufacturing 16.2%

Retail trade 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Public administration 6.8%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Other services 3.2%

Professional & management 1.9%

Information 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.1%
Service	4.9%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	22.7%
Production & transportation	22.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.8%
Government	19.5%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.3%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 31.2%

18 and over 13.5%

Married-couple families 9.0%

Female-led households 68.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.3%
Retirement income	19.8%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	52.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	9.2%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	30.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.2%
Public insurance	37.9%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	667	90.9%
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)	710	96.7%
Born in same state	708	96.5%
Born in different state	584	79.6%
Foreign born	2	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	24	3.3%
Not a US citizen	24	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	107	14.6%
Italian	71	9.7%
Arab	49	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	10	1.4%
English	3	0.4%
German	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66710

What city is ZIP code 66710 in?

ZIP code 66710 is primarily assigned to Altoona, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66710 in?

ZIP code 66710 falls within Wilson County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 66710 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 66710 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 66710 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 66710 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 66710?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66710?

18% of residents in ZIP code 66710 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 66710 in?

ZIP code 66710 observes the CST timezone.