66936 ZIP Code — Burr Oak, KS

Jewell County, Kansas

ZIP code 66936 is located in Burr Oak, Kansas, within Jewell County. It covers approximately 138.62 square miles and serves a population of 296 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66936

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 $44,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $36,319. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 66936 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

296

population

138.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66936 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66936

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66936. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Burr Oak	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66952 Lebanon (11 mi) 68942 Guide Rock (12 mi) 66956 Mankato (12.7 mi) 68970 Red Cloud (13.3 mi) 66941 Esbon (15.4 mi) 68978 Superior (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	296
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	138.62 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	39.9153
Longitude	-98.3864
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	71.5%	62.2%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	20.4%	25.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	10.0%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

296

Population

People per sq mi

53.6

Median age

$36,319

Median household income

$24,527

Per capita income

$44,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

33.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

168

Housing units

18.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	65	22.0%
18 and over	231	78.0%
65 and over	103	34.8%
Median age	53.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	291	98.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.5%	62.2%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	20.4%	25.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	10.0%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 17.1%

$25k–$35k 17.1%

$35k–$50k 20.9%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	17.1%
$25k–$35k	17.1%
$35k–$50k	20.9%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	6.2%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
Median income	$36,319

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 56.3%

$50k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k–$300k 14.6%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$44,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	33.5%
Single-family detached	92.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	0.5%
1990–1999	1.5%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	17.0%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	45.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	46.4%
3 bedrooms	29.4%
4 bedrooms	20.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	9.3%
3 or more	57.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.5%
Electricity	3.1%
Propane / LP gas	33.3%
Wood	4.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	62	48.1%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	29	22.5%
Female householder, no spouse	36	27.9%
Households with children under 18	18	14.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	67	51.9%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.0%	1.6%
Married	57.1%	59.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.7%	24.6%
Divorced	18.1%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 13.9%

HS graduate 31.0%

Some college, no degree 25.5%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	41	95.3%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	2	4.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 29.4%

Transportation & utilities 18.5%

Education & healthcare 11.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Retail trade 6.7%

Construction 5.9%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Professional & management 3.4%

Other services 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.8%
Service	6.7%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.3%
Production & transportation	26.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	44.5%
Government	17.6%
Self-employed	37.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.9%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	10.6%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 33.4%

Under 18 years 89.2%

18 and over 17.7%

Married-couple families 21.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.1%
Retirement income	30.2%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.8%
High blood pressure	47.1%
High cholesterol	41.9%
Diabetes	17.4%
Heart disease	11.6%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	35.8%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	22.4%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	26.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.7%
Public insurance	67.2%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	287	97.0%
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)	292	98.6%
Born in same state	292	98.6%
Born in different state	178	60.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	1.4%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	43	14.5%
Italian	17	5.7%
Arab	10	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	4	1.4%
Norwegian	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	82.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66936

What city is ZIP code 66936 in?

ZIP code 66936 is primarily assigned to Burr Oak, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66936 in?

ZIP code 66936 falls within Jewell County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 66936 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 66936 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66936?

33% of residents in ZIP code 66936 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 66936 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 66936 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66936?

The median home value in ZIP code 66936 is $44,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 66936 in?

ZIP code 66936 observes the CST timezone.