66846 ZIP Code — Council Grove, KS

Morris County, Kansas

ZIP code 66846 is located in Council Grove, Kansas, within Morris County. It covers approximately 297.40 square miles and serves a population of 3,298 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620/785.

About ZIP code 66846

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 $135,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,859. 35% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 66846 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,298
population
297.40
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
66846 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 66846

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66846. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Council Grove Acceptable
Council Grove Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
66873 Wilsey (8.6 mi) 66849 Dwight (11.8 mi) 66834 Alta Vista (13.5 mi) 66872 White City (15.8 mi) 66835 Americus (15.9 mi) 66838 Burdick (16.4 mi) 66869 Strong City (17.9 mi) 66833 Allen (18.3 mi) 67449 Herington (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 3,298
Population density 11 / sq mi
State FIPS 20
County FIPS 127
Geography
Land area 297.40 sq mi
Water area 6.63 sq mi
Latitude 38.6669
Longitude -96.5258
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 620/785
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 44.9% 48.4% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 34.5% 30.1% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 15.2% 16.5% 21.0%
Over $200k 5.4% 5.0% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,298
Population
11
People per sq mi
43.2
Median age
$55,859
Median household income
$30,898
Per capita income
$135,300
Median home value
$672
Median monthly rent
78.1%
Home ownership
11.2%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
1,549
Housing units
30.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
58
Under 5
56
158
5–9
151
144
10–14
138
87
15–19
83
65
20–24
61
138
25–34
131
221
35–44
211
195
45–54
186
108
55–59
102
135
60–64
128
196
65–74
187
128
75–84
122
56
85+
53
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1880724.5%
18 and over2,49175.5%
65 and over74222.5%
Median age43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%
Two or more races 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Other race 0.8%
Black or African American 0.3%
GroupCount%
White3,11292%
Two or more races1504.4%
Hispanic or Latino832.5%
Other race270.8%
Black or African American90.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 44.9% 48.4% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 34.5% 30.1% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 15.2% 16.5% 21.0%
Over $200k 5.4% 5.0% 5.7%
Under $10k 7.8%
$10k–$15k 3.8%
$15k–$25k 9.7%
$25k–$35k 10.0%
$35k–$50k 14.5%
$50k–$75k 19.3%
$75k–$100k 11.3%
$100k–$150k 15.1%
$150k–$200k 5.0%
$200k+ 3.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.8%
$10k–$15k3.8%
$15k–$25k9.7%
$25k–$35k10.0%
$35k–$50k14.5%
$50k–$75k19.3%
$75k–$100k11.3%
$100k–$150k15.1%
$150k–$200k5.0%
$200k+3.5%
Median income$55,859

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.8%
$50k–$100k 23.2%
$100k–$150k 17.8%
$150k–$200k 15.4%
$200k–$300k 21.0%
$300k–$500k 7.3%
$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$135,300
Median rent / month$672
Owner occupied78.1%
Renter occupied21.9%
Vacant27.8%
Single-family detached79.2%
Large apartment buildings2.9%
Mobile homes13.5%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.25

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.8%
2000–20095.0%
1990–19998.3%
1980–198912.9%
1970–197912.7%
1960–19698.6%
1950–195913.8%
1940–19496.7%
1939 or earlier26.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.7%
1 bedroom6.7%
2 bedrooms23.2%
3 bedrooms48.9%
4 bedrooms15.8%
5+ bedrooms4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.5%
1 vehicle24.1%
2 vehicles43.6%
3 or more26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas62.5%
Electricity16.8%
Propane / LP gas15.7%
Wood2.6%
Solar0.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family66850.3%
Cohabiting couple473.5%
Male householder, no spouse21316.1%
Female householder, no spouse39930.1%
Households with children under 1828721.6%
Households with seniors (65+)51839.0%
Average household size2.43

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.7%15.4%
Married65.4%53.8%
Separated0.0%0.4%
Widowed2.2%14.1%
Divorced6.7%16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%
Some HS, no diploma 5.3%
HS graduate 32.5%
Some college, no degree 20.5%
Associate's degree 8.8%
Bachelor's degree 22.4%
Graduate / professional 8.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.4%
Bachelor's or higher30.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool334.0%
Kindergarten8410.3%
Elementary school47558.1%
High school16119.7%
College / grad school647.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.1%
Transportation & utilities 10.0%
Manufacturing 9.4%
Retail trade 8.0%
Information 7.9%
Construction 7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%
Professional & management 4.8%
Finance & real estate 4.1%
Public administration 3.9%
Other services 2.8%
Agriculture & mining 2.7%
Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts38.0%
Service14.3%
Sales & office18.1%
Natural resources & construction13.1%
Production & transportation16.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector68.0%
Government22.7%
Self-employed8.2%
Unpaid family workers1.1%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.5%
Carpool6.2%
Public transit0.3%
Walk0.0%
Work from home6.6%
Other means0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)24.7

Poverty

All people 11.2%
Under 18 years 11.0%
18 and over 11.2%
Married-couple families 9.3%
Female-led households 12.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security34.6%
Retirement income22.6%
Supplemental Security4.5%
Cash public assistance0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP4.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.5%
High blood pressure38.8%
High cholesterol38.3%
Diabetes12.5%
Heart disease8.5%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis29.2%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer8.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.9%
Binge drinking15.0%
No physical activity25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.7%
Depression18.8%
Fair or poor health15.7%
Poor mental health13.1%
Poor physical health11.4%
No health insurance14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.9%
Visited dentist62.3%
Cholesterol screening90.4%
Teeth loss15.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1847.4%
Disability%
Any disability17.0%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years17.8%
65 and over35.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance73.1%
Public insurance38.6%
No insurance8.1%
Uninsured under 196.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,18496.5%
Spanish90.3%
Other Indo-European90.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,25798.8%
Born in same state3,23097.9%
Born in different state2,70281.9%
Foreign born270.8%
Naturalized citizen411.2%
Not a US citizen3073.2%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French40012.1%
Arab36511.1%
Italian2698.2%
Polish862.6%
AncestryCount%
English270.8%
German130.4%
Irish10%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.2%
Internet access90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66846

What city is ZIP code 66846 in?

ZIP code 66846 is primarily assigned to Council Grove, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66846 in?

ZIP code 66846 falls within Morris County, Kansas.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66846?

The median home value in ZIP code 66846 is $135,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 66846?

ZIP code 66846 has an estimated population of 3,298 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 66846?

The median household income in ZIP code 66846 is $55,859, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 66846 in?

ZIP code 66846 observes the CST timezone.

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