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Doniphan County
Elwood, KS
66024
66024 ZIP Code — Elwood, KS
Doniphan County, Kansas
ZIP code 66024 is located in
Elwood ,
Kansas ,
within Doniphan County .
It covers approximately 1.42 square miles and serves a population of
651 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 785/913 .
About ZIP code 66024
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $68,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $64,844. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 66024 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
651
Population density
458 / sq mi
State FIPS
20
County FIPS
043
Geography
Land area
1.42 sq mi
Water area
0.58 sq mi
Latitude
39.7604
Longitude
-94.8795
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
785/913
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.9%
49.1%
41.1%
$50k – $100k
38.4%
31.7%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
1.7%
17.0%
21.0%
Over $200k
2.1%
2.2%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$64,844
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 92 14.1% 18 and over 559 85.9% 65 and over 124 19.0% Median age 37.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Group Count % White 573 85% Black or African American 45 6.7% Two or more races 29 4.3% Hispanic or Latino 23 3.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.3% Other race 2 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.9%
49.1%
41.1%
$50k – $100k
38.4%
31.7%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
1.7%
17.0%
21.0%
Over $200k
2.1%
2.2%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.3% $15k–$25k 13.3% $25k–$35k 5.6% $35k–$50k 8.6% $50k–$75k 43.3% $75k–$100k 7.7% $100k–$150k 14.6% $150k–$200k 0.9% $200k+ 1.7% Median income $64,844
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $68,700 Median rent / month $923 Owner occupied 76.4% Renter occupied 23.6% Vacant 7.2% Single-family detached 53.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 41.0% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.85
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 4.8% 1990–1999 50.6% 1980–1989 1.6% 1970–1979 9.6% 1960–1969 6.4% 1950–1959 15.5% 1940–1949 1.2% 1939 or earlier 10.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.4% 1 bedroom 13.9% 2 bedrooms 16.3% 3 bedrooms 53.4% 4 bedrooms 14.3% 5+ bedrooms 1.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.6% 1 vehicle 28.8% 2 vehicles 45.1% 3 or more 20.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 82.8% Electricity 9.4% Propane / LP gas 0.4% Wood 7.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 154 66.1% Cohabiting couple 27 11.6% Male householder, no spouse 11 4.7% Female householder, no spouse 41 17.6% Households with children under 18 47 20.2% Households with seniors (65+) 97 41.6% Average household size 2.79
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 38.4% 13.8% Married 50.9% 63.1% Separated 0.0% 4.0% Widowed 2.6% 4.0% Divorced 8.2% 15.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.7%
Graduate / professional
1.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.6% Bachelor's or higher 3.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 9 8.0% Kindergarten 3 2.7% Elementary school 23 20.4% High school 20 17.7% College / grad school 58 51.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
15.4%
Finance & real estate
9.6%
Transportation & utilities
8.7%
Professional & management
8.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.5%
Public administration
2.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 14.1% Service 11.6% Sales & office 22.2% Natural resources & construction 16.4% Production & transportation 35.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 87.1% Government 12.9% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 61.4% Carpool 19.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.0% Work from home 10.9% Other means 7.7% Avg commute (minutes) 18.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.5%
Female-led households
6.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.2% Retirement income 37.3% Supplemental Security 12.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 6.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.2% High blood pressure 35.2% High cholesterol 33.9% Diabetes 11.6% Heart disease 6.7% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 24.8% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.8% Cancer 6.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.4% Binge drinking 17.2% No physical activity 27.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.3% Depression 21.3% Fair or poor health 16.7% Poor mental health 16.0% Poor physical health 11.6% No health insurance 16.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.4% Visited dentist 58.2% Cholesterol screening 85.7% Teeth loss 18.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 37 6.6%
Disability % Any disability 7.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 8.3% 65 and over 11.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.5% Public insurance 35.6% No insurance 9.4% Uninsured under 19 2.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 628 96.5% Spanish 6 1.0% Other Indo-European 6 1.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 645 99.1% Born in same state 645 99.1% Born in different state 161 24.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 6 0.9% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 86 13.2% French 26 4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.8% Internet access 91.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66024
What city is ZIP code 66024 in?
ZIP code 66024 is primarily assigned to Elwood, Kansas.
What county is ZIP code 66024 in?
ZIP code 66024 falls within Doniphan County, Kansas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 66024?
4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 66024 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 66024 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66024?
The median home value in ZIP code 66024 is $68,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 66024?
ZIP code 66024 has an estimated population of 651 residents, with a density of 459 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 66024 in?
ZIP code 66024 observes the CST timezone.
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