66008 ZIP Code — Bendena, KS

Doniphan County, Kansas

ZIP code 66008 is located in Bendena, Kansas, within Doniphan County. It covers approximately 29.11 square miles and serves a population of 200 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66008

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 $191,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,308. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, 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 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 66008 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and high homeownership.

200

population

29.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66008 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66008

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66008. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bendena	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66087 Troy (4.2 mi) 66017 Denton (5.7 mi) 66041 Lancaster (10.7 mi) 66035 Highland (11.5 mi) 66424 Everest (12 mi) 66090 Wathena (12.3 mi) 64484 Rushville (12.3 mi) 66002 Atchison (12.6 mi) 64504 Saint Joseph (13.6 mi) 66532 Robinson (13.9 mi) 66016 Cummings (15.4 mi) 64440 De Kalb (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	200
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	29.11 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.7038
Longitude	-95.1759
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	39.0%	49.1%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	31.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	38.0%	17.0%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

200

Population

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$87,308

Median household income

$40,536

Per capita income

$191,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.6%

Home ownership

21.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

28.9%

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	27	13.5%
18 and over	173	86.5%
65 and over	40	20.0%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	200	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.0%	49.1%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	31.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	38.0%	17.0%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	5.7%

$10k–$15k 8.9%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 17.8%

$35k–$50k 4.4%

$75k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 43.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	8.9%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	17.8%
$35k–$50k	4.4%
$75k–$100k	20.0%
$100k–$150k	43.3%
Median income	$87,308

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.5%

$50k–$100k 25.6%

$100k–$150k 3.5%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 27.9%

$300k–$500k 16.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$191,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.6%
Renter occupied	4.4%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	1.1%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	61.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	42.2%
3 bedrooms	34.4%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	23.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.3%
2 vehicles	56.7%
3 or more	30.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.6%
Propane / LP gas	94.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	50	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	8	8.9%
Female householder, no spouse	32	35.6%
Households with children under 18	9	10.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	29	32.2%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.9%	2.3%
Married	85.1%	75.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	22.1%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 30.7%

Some college, no degree 25.9%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 23.5%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	28.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	16	44.4%
High school	5	13.9%
College / grad school	15	41.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.5%

Manufacturing 19.8%

Public administration 19.0%

Wholesale trade 10.7%

Construction 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Information 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Other services 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.8%
Service	33.9%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	22.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.3%
Government	33.9%
Self-employed	0.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 21.0%

Under 18 years 85.2%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 12.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.9%
Retirement income	16.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	67.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.0%
65 and over	45.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.5%
Public insurance	29.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	189	94.5%
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)	200	100.0%
Born in same state	200	100.0%
Born in different state	150	75.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	24	12%
Italian	23	11.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	3%
Polish	4	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66008

What city is ZIP code 66008 in?

ZIP code 66008 is primarily assigned to Bendena, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66008 in?

ZIP code 66008 falls within Doniphan County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 66008 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 66008 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66008?

21% of residents in ZIP code 66008 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66008?

The median home value in ZIP code 66008 is $191,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 66008?

ZIP code 66008 has an estimated population of 200 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 66008 in?

ZIP code 66008 observes the CST timezone.