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Greenwood County
Hamilton, KS
66853
66853 ZIP Code — Hamilton, KS
Greenwood County, Kansas
ZIP code 66853 is located in
Hamilton ,
Kansas ,
within Greenwood County .
It covers approximately 155.38 square miles and serves a population of
325 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 620 .
About ZIP code 66853
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 $29,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($43,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 54% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 66853 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
325
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
20
County FIPS
073
Geography
Land area
155.38 sq mi
Water area
0.57 sq mi
Latitude
37.9839
Longitude
-96.2052
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
620
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.3%
56.2%
41.1%
$50k – $100k
22.5%
25.9%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
12.4%
15.6%
21.0%
Over $200k
5.7%
2.3%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$43,750
Median household income
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 47 14.5% 18 and over 278 85.5% 65 and over 118 36.3% Median age 52.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 308 93.6% Two or more races 13 4% Hispanic or Latino 4 1.2% Other race 4 1.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.3%
56.2%
41.1%
$50k – $100k
22.5%
25.9%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
12.4%
15.6%
21.0%
Over $200k
5.7%
2.3%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.9% $10k–$15k 2.6% $15k–$25k 8.4% $25k–$35k 29.9% $35k–$50k 11.7% $50k–$75k 8.4% $75k–$100k 14.9% $100k–$150k 7.8% $150k–$200k 5.8% $200k+ 6.5% Median income $43,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $29,100 Median rent / month $775 Owner occupied 85.7% Renter occupied 14.3% Vacant 34.7% Single-family detached 88.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 7.2% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.05
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.5% 2000–2009 8.9% 1990–1999 7.2% 1980–1989 4.2% 1970–1979 5.5% 1960–1969 5.9% 1950–1959 6.4% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 59.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.0% 1 bedroom 4.2% 2 bedrooms 37.7% 3 bedrooms 35.2% 4 bedrooms 18.6% 5+ bedrooms 1.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.2% 1 vehicle 16.2% 2 vehicles 20.8% 3 or more 59.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 53.2% Electricity 16.2% Propane / LP gas 19.5% Wood 6.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 69 44.8% Cohabiting couple 12 7.8% Male householder, no spouse 41 26.6% Female householder, no spouse 32 20.8% Households with children under 18 36 23.4% Households with seniors (65+) 84 54.5% Average household size 2.11
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 19.4% 23.8% Married 50.3% 52.3% Separated 1.3% 2.3% Widowed 0.6% 6.9% Divorced 28.4% 14.6%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
15.9%
Some college, no degree
19.2%
Graduate / professional
10.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.4% Bachelor's or higher 16.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 5 7.7% Kindergarten 3 4.6% Elementary school 25 38.5% High school 18 27.7% College / grad school 14 21.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.9%
Agriculture & mining
20.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Finance & real estate
6.2%
Professional & management
3.1%
Transportation & utilities
2.3%
Public administration
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 39.5% Service 11.6% Sales & office 27.9% Natural resources & construction 8.5% Production & transportation 12.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 64.3% Government 25.6% Self-employed 10.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 90.6% Carpool 4.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 4.7% Avg commute (minutes) 24.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.8%
Female-led households
18.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 53.9% Retirement income 19.5% Supplemental Security 10.4% Cash public assistance 0.6% Food stamps / SNAP 7.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.8% High blood pressure 38.1% High cholesterol 36.7% Diabetes 12.0% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 28.8% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 7.8% Cancer 8.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.5% Binge drinking 16.3% No physical activity 24.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.6% Depression 19.2% Fair or poor health 14.9% Poor mental health 13.5% Poor physical health 11.1% No health insurance 12.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.0% Visited dentist 65.1% Cholesterol screening 89.8% Teeth loss 14.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 37 13.3%
Disability % Any disability 21.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 28.1% 65 and over 21.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 49.5% Public insurance 52.6% No insurance 16.3% Uninsured under 19 17.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 313 96.3% 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) 325 100.0% Born in same state 325 100.0% Born in different state 265 81.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 64 19.7% Italian 60 18.5% Arab 20 6.2%
Ancestry Count % English 2 0.6% Polish 2 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.4% Internet access 74.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66853
What city is ZIP code 66853 in?
ZIP code 66853 is primarily assigned to Hamilton, Kansas.
What county is ZIP code 66853 in?
ZIP code 66853 falls within Greenwood County, Kansas.
Does ZIP code 66853 have an older population?
36% of residents in ZIP code 66853 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 66853 have a large retiree population?
54% of households in ZIP code 66853 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 66853 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 66853 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 66853 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 66853 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 66853 in?
ZIP code 66853 observes the CST timezone.
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