66945 ZIP Code — Hanover, KS

Washington County, Kansas

ZIP code 66945 is located in Hanover, Kansas, within Washington County. It covers approximately 101.13 square miles and serves a population of 1,048 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66945

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 $122,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,813. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 41% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 66945 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,048
population
101.13
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
66945 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 66945

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City Status
Hanover Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
66412 Bremen (6 mi) 66946 Hollenberg (8.2 mi) 66968 Washington (9.5 mi) 66508 Marysville (11.5 mi) 66548 Waterville (14.1 mi) 66933 Barnes (14.4 mi) 68415 Odell (14.9 mi) 66943 Greenleaf (14.9 mi) 68342 Diller (15.9 mi) 68350 Endicott (16.6 mi) 66958 Morrowville (17.4 mi) 66518 Oketo (17.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,048
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 20
County FIPS 201
Geography
Land area 101.13 sq mi
Water area 1.08 sq mi
Latitude 39.8709
Longitude -96.8715
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 785
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 44.7% 49.4% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 35.8% 36.9% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 18.2% 11.2% 21.0%
Over $200k 1.4% 2.5% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,048
Population
10
People per sq mi
43.0
Median age
$57,813
Median household income
$29,010
Per capita income
$122,000
Median home value
$563
Median monthly rent
86.5%
Home ownership
19.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
389
Housing units
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
40
Under 5
44
28
5–9
30
39
10–14
43
34
15–19
37
20
20–24
21
58
25–34
63
40
35–44
44
63
45–54
69
41
55–59
45
21
60–64
22
57
65–74
63
30
75–84
32
31
85+
33
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1828327.0%
18 and over76573.0%
65 and over24623.5%
Median age43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%
Asian 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Other race 0.4%
Two or more races 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,03698.5%
Asian70.7%
Hispanic or Latino40.4%
Other race40.4%
Two or more races10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 44.7% 49.4% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 35.8% 36.9% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 18.2% 11.2% 21.0%
Over $200k 1.4% 2.5% 5.7%
Under $10k 1.4%
$10k–$15k 4.0%
$15k–$25k 13.5%
$25k–$35k 13.9%
$35k–$50k 9.2%
$50k–$75k 17.3%
$75k–$100k 22.9%
$100k–$150k 10.2%
$150k–$200k 5.9%
$200k+ 1.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.4%
$10k–$15k4.0%
$15k–$25k13.5%
$25k–$35k13.9%
$35k–$50k9.2%
$50k–$75k17.3%
$75k–$100k22.9%
$100k–$150k10.2%
$150k–$200k5.9%
$200k+1.7%
Median income$57,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%
$50k–$100k 27.6%
$100k–$150k 14.8%
$150k–$200k 11.5%
$200k–$300k 10.4%
$300k–$500k 18.6%
$500k–$1M 3.6%
$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$122,000
Median rent / month$563
Owner occupied86.5%
Renter occupied13.5%
Vacant5.2%
Single-family detached91.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.2%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.50

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.4%
2010–20192.9%
2000–200910.8%
1990–199912.1%
1980–19898.3%
1970–19794.0%
1960–196911.4%
1950–195913.2%
1940–19494.0%
1939 or earlier32.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.4%
1 bedroom5.6%
2 bedrooms29.6%
3 bedrooms28.9%
4 bedrooms25.1%
5+ bedrooms10.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.4%
1 vehicle31.0%
2 vehicles37.4%
3 or more30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas64.3%
Electricity18.2%
Propane / LP gas12.5%
Fuel oil1.7%
No fuel used0.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family22352.7%
Cohabiting couple20.5%
Male householder, no spouse8219.4%
Female householder, no spouse11627.4%
Households with children under 1814033.1%
Households with seniors (65+)19145.2%
Average household size2.42

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.2%15.4%
Married64.9%55.8%
Separated0.0%0.9%
Widowed2.1%22.1%
Divorced4.8%5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%
Some HS, no diploma 1.3%
HS graduate 41.2%
Some college, no degree 21.3%
Associate's degree 9.7%
Bachelor's degree 18.0%
Graduate / professional 5.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.6%
Bachelor's or higher23.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool177.6%
Kindergarten62.7%
Elementary school11752.0%
High school6729.8%
College / grad school188.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.0%
Retail trade 18.7%
Finance & real estate 17.6%
Manufacturing 8.7%
Agriculture & mining 8.3%
Construction 6.1%
Transportation & utilities 4.6%
Public administration 4.6%
Wholesale trade 3.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%
Other services 2.6%
Professional & management 1.5%
Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts35.4%
Service12.2%
Sales & office24.8%
Natural resources & construction12.6%
Production & transportation15.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.4%
Government12.8%
Self-employed6.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.4%
Carpool12.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.0%
Work from home6.7%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)22.3

Poverty

All people 19.3%
Under 18 years 31.8%
18 and over 14.5%
Married-couple families 13.0%
Female-led households 31.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security40.9%
Retirement income16.3%
Supplemental Security2.4%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP1.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.6%
High blood pressure36.7%
High cholesterol37.0%
Diabetes11.9%
Heart disease7.9%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis28.4%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease7.8%
Cancer8.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.6%
Binge drinking16.6%
No physical activity24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.7%
Depression18.5%
Fair or poor health14.8%
Poor mental health13.2%
Poor physical health10.9%
No health insurance13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.4%
Visited dentist62.4%
Cholesterol screening89.3%
Teeth loss14.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans536.9%
Disability%
Any disability14.9%
Under 181.1%
18–64 years7.3%
65 and over48.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance84.2%
Public insurance29.2%
No insurance1.8%
Uninsured under 190.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only96492.0%
Spanish101.0%
Other Indo-European40.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.2%
Other languages40.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,03598.8%
Born in same state1,03198.4%
Born in different state78775.1%
Foreign born40.4%
Naturalized citizen131.2%
Not a US citizen1184.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian959.1%
Arab585.5%
French413.9%
AncestryCount%
German40.4%
Norwegian40.4%
English20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.4%
Internet access85.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66945

What city is ZIP code 66945 in?

ZIP code 66945 is primarily assigned to Hanover, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66945 in?

ZIP code 66945 falls within Washington County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 66945 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 66945 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66945?

19% of residents in ZIP code 66945 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 66945 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 66945 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66945?

The median home value in ZIP code 66945 is $122,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 66945 in?

ZIP code 66945 observes the CST timezone.

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