66840 ZIP Code — Burns, KS

Marion County, Kansas

ZIP code 66840 is located in Burns, Kansas, within Marion County. It covers approximately 177.24 square miles and serves a population of 534 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.

About ZIP code 66840

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 $86,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,738. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 66840 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

534

population

177.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66840 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66840

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66840. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Burns	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66851 Florence (8.7 mi) 67123 Potwin (11.8 mi) 66842 Cassoday (12.7 mi) 66866 Peabody (14.8 mi) 66843 Cedar Point (15.3 mi) 67154 Whitewater (15.5 mi) 67042 El Dorado (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	534
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	177.24 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	38.0898
Longitude	-96.8687
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	34.1%	49.1%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	53.3%	35.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	13.6%	21.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

534

Population

People per sq mi

37.5

Median age

$52,738

Median household income

$22,049

Per capita income

$86,900

Median home value

$708

Median monthly rent

83.0%

Home ownership

19.1%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

223

Housing units

16.4%

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	109	20.4%
18 and over	425	79.6%
65 and over	128	24.0%
Median age	37.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Other race 2%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	515	93.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16	2.9%
Other race	11	2%
Two or more races	8	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.1%	49.1%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	53.3%	35.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	13.6%	21.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 33.5%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	33.5%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
Median income	$52,738

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.1%

$50k–$100k 36.0%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k–$300k 3.7%

$300k–$500k 14.3%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,900
Median rent / month	$708
Owner occupied	83.0%
Renter occupied	17.0%
Vacant	24.2%
Single-family detached	86.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.5%
Median rooms	7.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	5.5%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	2.3%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	63.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	29.3%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	21.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	19.6%
2 vehicles	38.1%
3 or more	41.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.0%
Electricity	20.6%
Propane / LP gas	40.7%
Wood	3.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	113	58.2%
Cohabiting couple	6	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	12	6.2%
Female householder, no spouse	63	32.5%
Households with children under 18	49	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	101	52.1%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.4%	24.9%
Married	44.6%	47.6%
Separated	0.0%	3.4%
Widowed	1.8%	19.3%
Divorced	12.2%	4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 21.6%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	10.3%
Kindergarten	2	2.3%
Elementary school	32	36.8%
High school	25	28.7%
College / grad school	19	21.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 23.7%

Retail trade 19.1%

Manufacturing 14.5%

Construction 12.9%

Education & healthcare 11.2%

Other services 9.1%

Professional & management 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.1%
Government	4.6%
Self-employed	25.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.3%
Carpool	25.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.6

Poverty

All people 19.1%

Under 18 years 49.1%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 23.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.7%
Retirement income	19.1%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	13.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	1.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	8.3%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.5%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	19.7%
Uninsured under 19	12.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	506	94.8%
Spanish	22	4.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	4.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	513	96.1%
Born in same state	511	95.7%
Born in different state	427	80.0%
Foreign born	2	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	21	3.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	95	17.8%
Arab	62	11.6%
Italian	60	11.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	2.8%
Polish	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	96.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66840

What city is ZIP code 66840 in?

ZIP code 66840 is primarily assigned to Burns, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66840 in?

ZIP code 66840 falls within Marion County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 66840 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 66840 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66840?

19% of residents in ZIP code 66840 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 66840 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 66840 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66840?

The median home value in ZIP code 66840 is $86,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 66840 in?

ZIP code 66840 observes the CST timezone.