66850 ZIP Code — Elmdale, KS

Chase County, Kansas

ZIP code 66850 is located in Elmdale, Kansas, within Chase County. It covers approximately 127.49 square miles and serves a population of 230 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.

About ZIP code 66850

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 $115,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

The gap between median ($54,643) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 48% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

230

population

127.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66850 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66850

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66850. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elmdale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66843 Cedar Point (6.9 mi) 66869 Strong City (6.9 mi) 66845 Cottonwood Falls (12.4 mi) 66838 Burdick (13.5 mi) 66861 Marion (15 mi) 66858 Lincolnville (15 mi) 66873 Wilsey (16.1 mi) 66851 Florence (17.8 mi) 66859 Lost Springs (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	230
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	127.49 sq mi
Water area	0.80 sq mi
Latitude	38.3844
Longitude	-96.7087
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	42.2%	51.4%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	17.6%	32.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	12.9%	21.0%
Over $200k	28.4%	3.2%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

230

Population

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$54,643

Median household income

$76,347

Per capita income

$115,100

Median home value

$1,118

Median monthly rent

61.5%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

48.4%

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	62	27.0%
18 and over	168	73.0%
65 and over	47	20.4%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.8%

Two or more races 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Black or African American 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	212	89.8%
Two or more races	12	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	6	2.5%
Black or African American	4	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.2%	51.4%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	17.6%	32.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	12.9%	21.0%
Over $200k	28.4%	3.2%	5.7%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 1.0%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 27.1%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 22.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	1.0%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	27.1%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	8.3%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	22.9%
Median income	$54,643

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 40.7%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 11.9%

$300k–$500k 8.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,100
Median rent / month	$1,118
Owner occupied	61.5%
Renter occupied	38.5%
Vacant	4.0%
Single-family detached	96.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	2.0%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	21.0%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	53.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	4.0%
3 bedrooms	57.0%
4 bedrooms	23.0%
5+ bedrooms	13.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.5%
1 vehicle	14.6%
2 vehicles	6.3%
3 or more	65.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	47.9%
Propane / LP gas	24.0%
Fuel oil	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	56	58.3%
Cohabiting couple	5	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1	1.0%
Female householder, no spouse	34	35.4%
Households with children under 18	44	45.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	42	43.8%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.1%	11.4%
Married	62.2%	56.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	29.8%
Divorced	2.7%	2.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.6%

HS graduate 8.4%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 28.4%

Bachelor's degree 40.6%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.4%
Bachelor's or higher	48.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	10.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	14	23.3%
High school	20	33.3%
College / grad school	20	33.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 57.7%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Agriculture & mining 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Public administration 7.0%

Professional & management 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.3%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	9.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	14.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.3%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.8%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.9

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 9.7%

18 and over 12.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.9%
Retirement income	60.4%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	14.5%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	10.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.4%
Public insurance	27.8%
No insurance	28.3%
Uninsured under 19	48.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	203	88.3%
Spanish	3	1.5%
Other Indo-European	3	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	227	98.7%
Born in same state	226	98.3%
Born in different state	196	85.2%
Foreign born	1	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	3	1.3%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	41	17.8%
French	29	12.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	4	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66850

What city is ZIP code 66850 in?

ZIP code 66850 is primarily assigned to Elmdale, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66850 in?

ZIP code 66850 falls within Chase County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 66850 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 66850 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 66850?

48% 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 66850?

The median home value in ZIP code 66850 is $115,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 66850?

ZIP code 66850 has an estimated population of 230 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 66850 in?

ZIP code 66850 observes the CST timezone.