66849 ZIP Code — Dwight, KS

Morris County, Kansas

ZIP code 66849 is located in Dwight, Kansas, within Morris County. It covers approximately 64.21 square miles and serves a population of 506 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66849

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 $96,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($72,188) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 66849 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

506

population

64.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66849 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66849

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66849. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dwight	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66834 Alta Vista (6.6 mi) 66872 White City (11.5 mi) 66846 Council Grove (11.8 mi) 66441 Junction City (14.4 mi) 66873 Wilsey (15.9 mi) 66401 Alma (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	506
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	64.21 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	38.8337
Longitude	-96.5758
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	44.5%	48.4%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	13.7%	30.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	29.1%	16.5%	21.0%
Over $200k	12.6%	5.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

506

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$72,188

Median household income

$45,123

Per capita income

$96,000

Median home value

$788

Median monthly rent

82.9%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

176

Housing units

33.7%

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	123	24.3%
18 and over	383	75.7%
65 and over	84	16.6%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.1%

Two or more races 10.9%

Group	Count	%
White	451	89.1%
Two or more races	55	10.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.5%	48.4%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	13.7%	30.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	29.1%	16.5%	21.0%
Over $200k	12.6%	5.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 16.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	16.0%
Median income	$72,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.7%

$50k–$100k 31.3%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k–$300k 8.7%

$300k–$500k 1.3%

$500k–$1M 12.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,000
Median rent / month	$788
Owner occupied	82.9%
Renter occupied	17.1%
Vacant	12.6%
Single-family detached	89.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.9%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	2.9%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	6.8%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	60.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	9.7%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	34.3%
4 bedrooms	25.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	30.9%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	39.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.8%
Electricity	21.5%
Propane / LP gas	23.2%
Wood	6.1%
No fuel used	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	103	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	21	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	57	31.5%
Households with children under 18	48	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	69	38.1%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.2%	22.7%
Married	56.9%	54.1%
Separated	3.8%	0.0%
Widowed	4.3%	14.4%
Divorced	2.8%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 24.1%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 20.5%

Graduate / professional 13.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	33.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	10.2%
Kindergarten	9	7.6%
Elementary school	49	41.5%
High school	25	21.2%
College / grad school	23	19.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.7%

Professional & management 14.3%

Retail trade 10.7%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Other services 7.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Construction 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Public administration 1.7%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.0%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	10.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.7%
Government	25.7%
Self-employed	13.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.3%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 6.7%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	40.9%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	58	15.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	21.4%
65 and over	10.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.6%
Public insurance	37.2%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	464	91.7%
Spanish	2	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	500	98.8%
Born in same state	489	96.6%
Born in different state	342	67.6%
Foreign born	11	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	6	1.2%
Not a US citizen	4	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	109	21.5%
French	61	12.1%
Arab	37	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	8	1.6%
English	6	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.8%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66849

What city is ZIP code 66849 in?

ZIP code 66849 is primarily assigned to Dwight, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66849 in?

ZIP code 66849 falls within Morris County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 66849 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 66849 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 66849 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 66849 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66849?

The median home value in ZIP code 66849 is $96,000.

Does ZIP code 66849 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 66849 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 66849 in?

ZIP code 66849 observes the CST timezone.