66002 ZIP Code — Atchison, KS
Atchison County, Kansas
ZIP code 66002 is located in Atchison, Kansas, within Atchison County. It covers approximately 189.32 square miles and serves a population of 13,376 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 913.
About ZIP code 66002
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 $122,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $53,875. 32% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
13,376
population
189.32
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
66002 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 66002
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66002. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Atchison | Acceptable |
| Atchison | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
64484 Rushville (5 mi)
66016 Cummings (7.6 mi)
64440 De Kalb (10.1 mi)
66041 Lancaster (11.5 mi)
64098 Weston (11.7 mi)
66008 Bendena (12.6 mi)
66020 Easton (13 mi)
66017 Denton (14.7 mi)
64504 Saint Joseph (15 mi)
66060 Nortonville (15.4 mi)
66097 Winchester (15.4 mi)
66023 Effingham (16.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 13,376 |
| Population density | 71 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 20 |
| County FIPS | 005 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 189.32 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.23 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.5267 |
| Longitude | -95.1170 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 913 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.1% | 50.2% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.9% | 30.6% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.4% | 17.0% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
13,376
Population
71
People per sq mi
33.2
Median age
$53,875
Median household income
$26,216
Per capita income
$122,500
Median home value
$779
Median monthly rent
65.0%
Home ownership
15.0%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
3,778
Housing units
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
350
Under 5
378
441
5–9
475
414
10–14
447
802
15–19
866
636
20–24
687
714
25–34
770
646
35–44
696
592
45–54
639
421
55–59
454
431
60–64
464
548
65–74
591
275
75–84
297
165
85+
177
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,088 | 23.1% |
| 18 and over | 10,288 | 76.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,053 | 15.3% |
| Median age | 33.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83%
Two or more races
6.5%
Black or African American
4.3%
Hispanic or Latino
3.7%
Other race
1.7%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,537 | 83% |
| Two or more races | 910 | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 599 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 518 | 3.7% |
| Other race | 233 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 74 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 23 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.1% | 50.2% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.9% | 30.6% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.4% | 17.0% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
5.6%
$10k–$15k
4.9%
$15k–$25k
12.4%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
15.1%
$50k–$75k
21.0%
$75k–$100k
10.5%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
3.5%
$200k+
1.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.5% |
| $200k+ | 1.8% |
| Median income | $53,875 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.8%
$50k–$100k
29.9%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
20.5%
$200k–$300k
10.7%
$300k–$500k
11.2%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $122,500 |
| Median rent / month | $779 |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% |
| Vacant | 13.8% |
| Single-family detached | 79.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.0% |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 31.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% |
| 3 or more | 26.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.5% |
| Electricity | 23.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 2.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,177 | 46.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 194 | 4.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 982 | 21.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,315 | 28.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,595 | 34.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,299 | 27.8% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.5% | 42.3% |
| Married | 46.0% | 35.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
40.0%
Some college, no degree
20.1%
Associate's degree
7.0%
Bachelor's degree
15.4%
Graduate / professional
10.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 150 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 228 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,373 | 32.2% |
| High school | 652 | 15.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,855 | 43.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.2%
Retail trade
13.5%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Construction
5.9%
Professional & management
5.7%
Public administration
5.4%
Other services
5.0%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Information
2.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.1% |
| Service | 21.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.3% |
| Production & transportation | 14.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.4% |
| Government | 13.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.8% |
| Carpool | 11.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 5.7% |
| Work from home | 6.0% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.9 |
Poverty
All people
15.0%
Under 18 years
11.5%
18 and over
16.2%
Married-couple families
5.0%
Female-led households
35.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.9% |
| Retirement income | 17.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| High blood pressure | 33.1% |
| High cholesterol | 32.5% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 22.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.8% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 23.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.8% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 14.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.0% |
| Visited dentist | 65.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.0% |
| Teeth loss | 14.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 693 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.3% |
| 18–64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 and over | 38.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.5% |
| Public insurance | 33.1% |
| No insurance | 8.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,648 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 196 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 181 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 13 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,122 | 98.1% |
| Born in same state | 13,052 | 97.6% |
| Born in different state | 8,660 | 64.7% |
| Foreign born | 70 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 254 | 1.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 205 | 80.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,514 | 18.8% |
| French | 1,209 | 9% |
| Arab | 711 | 5.3% |
| English | 190 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 107 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 69 | 0.5% |
| German | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.9% |
| Internet access | 90.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66002
What city is ZIP code 66002 in?
ZIP code 66002 is primarily assigned to Atchison, Kansas.
What county is ZIP code 66002 in?
ZIP code 66002 falls within Atchison County, Kansas.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66002?
The median home value in ZIP code 66002 is $122,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 66002?
ZIP code 66002 has an estimated population of 13,376 residents, with a density of 71 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 66002?
The median household income in ZIP code 66002 is $53,875, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 66002 in?
ZIP code 66002 observes the CST timezone.