66851 ZIP Code — Florence, KS

Marion County, Kansas

ZIP code 66851 is located in Florence, Kansas, within Marion County. It covers approximately 67.06 square miles and serves a population of 617 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.

About ZIP code 66851

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $51,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $31,042. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 66851 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

617

population

67.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66851 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66851

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66851. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Florence	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66840 Burns (8.7 mi) 66866 Peabody (9.7 mi) 66843 Cedar Point (12 mi) 66861 Marion (12.8 mi) 67151 Walton (16.4 mi) 67123 Potwin (17.6 mi) 66850 Elmdale (17.8 mi) 67114 Newton (18.1 mi) 67154 Whitewater (18.2 mi) 66858 Lincolnville (19.1 mi) 67063 Hillsboro (19.7 mi) 66842 Cassoday (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	617
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	67.06 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	38.2025
Longitude	-96.9400
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	61.6%	49.1%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	35.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	7.2%	13.6%	21.0%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

617

Population

People per sq mi

57.5

Median age

$31,042

Median household income

$30,030

Per capita income

$51,900

Median home value

$764

Median monthly rent

73.3%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

322

Housing units

16.6%

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	95	15.4%
18 and over	522	84.6%
65 and over	214	34.7%
Median age	57.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%

Two or more races 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	579	93.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	3.6%
Two or more races	16	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.6%	49.1%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	35.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	7.2%	13.6%	21.0%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 38.1%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 5.9%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	38.1%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	5.9%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	4.6%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
Median income	$31,042

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 48.9%

$50k–$100k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k–$300k 5.8%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$51,900
Median rent / month	$764
Owner occupied	73.3%
Renter occupied	26.7%
Vacant	24.0%
Single-family detached	68.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	19.8%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	31.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	18.8%
2 bedrooms	33.2%
3 bedrooms	39.4%
4 bedrooms	5.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	40.4%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	21.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.1%
Electricity	32.6%
Propane / LP gas	11.7%
Wood	2.0%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	115	37.5%
Cohabiting couple	10	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	137	44.6%
Female householder, no spouse	45	14.7%
Households with children under 18	42	13.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	182	59.3%
Average household size	2.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.7%	15.4%
Married	38.1%	52.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	14.0%	13.0%
Divorced	26.2%	18.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 49.3%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	8.7%
Kindergarten	9	8.7%
Elementary school	39	37.5%
High school	32	30.8%
College / grad school	15	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 26.8%

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Public administration 13.0%

Transportation & utilities 12.7%

Other services 7.4%

Construction 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Manufacturing 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.1%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	35.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.5%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.0%
Government	24.6%
Self-employed	23.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	5.0%
Work from home	10.0%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.1

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 14.7%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 10.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.2%
Retirement income	16.9%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	88	16.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	30.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.2%
Public insurance	51.7%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	14.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	598	96.9%
Spanish	3	0.5%
Other Indo-European	3	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	617	100.0%
Born in same state	617	100.0%
Born in different state	530	85.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	66	10.7%
Arab	63	10.2%
French	51	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	1%
Polish	3	0.5%
Dutch	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.8%
Internet access	62.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66851

What city is ZIP code 66851 in?

ZIP code 66851 is primarily assigned to Florence, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66851 in?

ZIP code 66851 falls within Marion County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 66851 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 66851 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 66851 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 66851 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 66851 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 66851 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66851?

The median home value in ZIP code 66851 is $51,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 66851 in?

ZIP code 66851 observes the CST timezone.