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Jewell County
Formoso, KS
66942
66942 ZIP Code — Formoso, KS
Jewell County, Kansas
ZIP code 66942 is located in
Formoso ,
Kansas ,
within Jewell County .
It covers approximately 95.40 square miles and serves a population of
330 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 785 .
About ZIP code 66942
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 $53,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $36,750. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.
Overall, ZIP code 66942 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
330
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
20
County FIPS
089
Geography
Land area
95.40 sq mi
Water area
0.19 sq mi
Latitude
39.7842
Longitude
-97.9888
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
785
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
79.8%
62.2%
41.1%
$50k – $100k
16.3%
25.8%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
3.8%
10.0%
21.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.0%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$36,750
Median household income
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 85 25.8% 18 and over 245 74.2% 65 and over 99 30.0% Median age 40.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 279 73.2% Hispanic or Latino 51 13.4% Two or more races 37 9.7% Other race 14 3.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
79.8%
62.2%
41.1%
$50k – $100k
16.3%
25.8%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
3.8%
10.0%
21.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.0%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.3% $10k–$15k 16.1% $15k–$25k 13.4% $25k–$35k 8.0% $35k–$50k 17.9% $50k–$75k 13.4% $75k–$100k 17.0% $100k–$150k 8.0% Median income $36,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $53,200 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 84.8% Renter occupied 15.2% Vacant 28.2% Single-family detached 89.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.3% Median rooms 6.7 Avg household size (owned) 3.00
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 10.3% 2000–2009 5.1% 1990–1999 1.9% 1980–1989 1.9% 1970–1979 1.9% 1960–1969 8.3% 1950–1959 0.6% 1940–1949 4.5% 1939 or earlier 65.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 15.4% 3 bedrooms 44.9% 4 bedrooms 39.7% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.3% 1 vehicle 17.9% 2 vehicles 18.8% 3 or more 57.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 30.4% Electricity 4.5% Propane / LP gas 50.9% Wood 10.7% No fuel used 3.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 60 53.6% Cohabiting couple 1 0.9% Male householder, no spouse 26 23.2% Female householder, no spouse 25 22.3% Households with children under 18 36 32.1% Households with seniors (65+) 62 55.4% Average household size 2.95
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.0% 11.5% Married 62.3% 61.5% Separated 0.6% 2.1% Widowed 9.1% 16.7% Divorced 3.9% 8.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
10.3%
Graduate / professional
2.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.1% Bachelor's or higher 15.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 11 10.8% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 50 49.0% High school 41 40.2% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
38.9%
Education & healthcare
31.1%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.3%
Transportation & utilities
2.2%
Professional & management
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.4% Service 3.3% Sales & office 8.9% Natural resources & construction 5.6% Production & transportation 47.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 45.6% Government 24.4% Self-employed 30.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.9% Carpool 2.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.2% Work from home 16.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 29.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
30.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 54.5% Retirement income 37.5% Supplemental Security 0.9% Cash public assistance 3.6% Food stamps / SNAP 8.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.8% High blood pressure 48.6% High cholesterol 42.6% Diabetes 17.9% Heart disease 12.7% Stroke 5.7% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 36.9% Kidney disease 5.1% Pulmonary disease 12.6% Cancer 10.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.6% Binge drinking 12.7% No physical activity 32.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.7% Depression 18.9% Fair or poor health 22.3% Poor mental health 13.2% Poor physical health 15.1% No health insurance 15.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.8% Visited dentist 56.5% Cholesterol screening 90.9% Teeth loss 19.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 19 7.8%
Disability % Any disability 22.1% Under 18 3.5% 18–64 years 6.8% 65 and over 60.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 64.8% Public insurance 42.4% No insurance 2.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 314 95.2% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 330 100.0% Born in same state 330 100.0% Born in different state 127 38.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 71 21.5% French 58 17.6% Italian 8 2.4%
Ancestry Count % Polish 7 2.1% English 2 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.9% Internet access 80.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66942
What city is ZIP code 66942 in?
ZIP code 66942 is primarily assigned to Formoso, Kansas.
What county is ZIP code 66942 in?
ZIP code 66942 falls within Jewell County, Kansas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66942?
30% of residents in ZIP code 66942 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 66942 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 66942 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 66942 have a large retiree population?
55% of households in ZIP code 66942 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 66942 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 66942 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 66942 in?
ZIP code 66942 observes the CST timezone.
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