66408 ZIP Code — Bern, KS

Nemaha County, Kansas

ZIP code 66408 is located in Bern, Kansas, within Nemaha County. It covers approximately 55.20 square miles and serves a population of 447 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66408

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 $168,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($110,870) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

447

population

55.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66408 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66408

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66408. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bern	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66538 Seneca (6.7 mi) 68345 Du Bois (8.3 mi) 66534 Sabetha (9.6 mi) 68376 Humboldt (12.5 mi) 68420 Pawnee City (12.6 mi) 66404 Baileyville (12.7 mi) 66515 Morrill (13.5 mi) 68337 Dawson (13.5 mi) 66425 Fairview (15.8 mi) 68457 Verdon (17.1 mi) 66403 Axtell (17.9 mi) 68447 Table Rock (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	447
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	55.20 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.9569
Longitude	-95.9582
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	23.7%	42.4%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	21.1%	32.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	52.6%	22.1%	21.0%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.4%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

447

Population

People per sq mi

22.9

Median age

$110,870

Median household income

$46,617

Per capita income

$168,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.0%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

168

Housing units

46.1%

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	174	38.9%
18 and over	273	61.1%
65 and over	40	8.9%
Median age	22.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Two or more races 3.1%

Group	Count	%
White	433	96.9%
Two or more races	14	3.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.7%	42.4%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	21.1%	32.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	52.6%	22.1%	21.0%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.4%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 1.4%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 9.3%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 29.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	1.4%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	9.3%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	24.3%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	29.3%
Median income	$110,870

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.5%

$50k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 25.4%

$200k–$300k 8.7%

$300k–$500k 9.5%

$1M+ 24.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.0%
Renter occupied	10.0%
Vacant	23.1%
Single-family detached	95.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	10.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	1.1%
1990–1999	29.7%
1980–1989	1.6%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	42.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	7.1%
3 bedrooms	24.2%
4 bedrooms	30.8%
5+ bedrooms	30.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.7%
2 vehicles	17.9%
3 or more	66.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.3%
Electricity	8.6%
Propane / LP gas	54.3%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	24.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	94	67.1%
Cohabiting couple	12	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	22	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	12	8.6%
Households with children under 18	68	48.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	32	22.9%
Average household size	3.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.3%	40.4%
Married	64.1%	52.4%
Separated	0.0%	1.2%
Widowed	13.7%	1.8%
Divorced	3.8%	4.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 14.7%

Associate's degree 0.9%

Bachelor's degree 19.4%

Graduate / professional 26.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	46.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	20.6%
Kindergarten	3	1.9%
Elementary school	77	48.1%
High school	47	29.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 19.7%

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Agriculture & mining 12.2%

Construction 11.8%

Retail trade 10.2%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Professional & management 2.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	20.5%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	19.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.1%
Government	28.0%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.3%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.7

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 5.2%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.0%
Retirement income	18.6%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.0%
65 and over	40.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	92.4%
Public insurance	12.8%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	390	87.2%
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)	444	99.3%
Born in same state	444	99.3%
Born in different state	383	85.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.7%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	29	6.5%
Italian	11	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	4	0.9%
Irish	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.3%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66408

What city is ZIP code 66408 in?

ZIP code 66408 is primarily assigned to Bern, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66408 in?

ZIP code 66408 falls within Nemaha County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 66408 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 66408 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 66408 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 66408 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 66408?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66408?

The median home value in ZIP code 66408 is $168,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 66408 in?

ZIP code 66408 observes the CST timezone.