66854 ZIP Code — Hartford, KS

Lyon County, Kansas

ZIP code 66854 is located in Hartford, Kansas, within Lyon County. It covers approximately 96.34 square miles and serves a population of 800 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.

About ZIP code 66854

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 $71,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,031. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 46% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 66854 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

800

population

96.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66854 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66854

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66854. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hartford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66864 Neosho Rapids (8.4 mi) 66855 Lamont (9.8 mi) 66865 Olpe (11.5 mi) 66860 Madison (12.2 mi) 66839 Burlington (13.9 mi) 66852 Gridley (14.4 mi) 66801 Emporia (15.5 mi) 66856 Lebo (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	800
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	96.34 sq mi
Water area	0.81 sq mi
Latitude	38.2535
Longitude	-96.0001
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	48.2%	49.7%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	34.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	13.2%	21.0%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

800

Population

People per sq mi

36.7

Median age

$72,031

Median household income

$31,679

Per capita income

$71,000

Median home value

$693

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

18.0%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

284

Housing units

10.3%

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	230	28.8%
18 and over	570	71.3%
65 and over	147	18.4%
Median age	36.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.6%

Two or more races 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Black or African American 0.6%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	733	90.6%
Two or more races	49	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	9	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	1%
Black or African American	5	0.6%
Asian	3	0.4%
Other race	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.2%	49.7%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	34.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	13.2%	21.0%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 25.5%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	17.1%
$100k–$150k	25.5%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$72,031

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.9%

$50k–$100k 39.8%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k–$300k 1.6%

$300k–$500k 15.6%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$71,000
Median rent / month	$693
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	74.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	6.9%
1990–1999	20.2%
1980–1989	2.8%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	31.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	28.3%
3 bedrooms	57.1%
4 bedrooms	7.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	26.8%
3 or more	50.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.2%
Electricity	10.6%
Propane / LP gas	48.0%
Wood	6.9%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	169	52.6%
Cohabiting couple	22	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	69	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	61	19.0%
Households with children under 18	77	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	128	39.9%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.3%	17.3%
Married	49.9%	52.0%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	3.0%	16.1%
Divorced	11.0%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 32.2%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	10.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	5.7%
Kindergarten	33	14.4%
Elementary school	97	42.4%
High school	57	24.9%
College / grad school	29	12.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Retail trade 13.7%

Transportation & utilities 12.9%

Agriculture & mining 12.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Other services 2.7%

Public administration 2.4%

Construction 1.9%

Information 1.9%

Professional & management 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.7%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	22.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.3%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 18.0%

Under 18 years 38.9%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 26.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.5%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	12.5%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	69.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	89	15.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	32.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.1%
Public insurance	44.8%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	764	95.5%
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)	796	99.5%
Born in same state	795	99.4%
Born in different state	610	76.3%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.5%
Not a US citizen	3	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	111	13.9%
Arab	86	10.8%
Italian	38	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	5	0.6%
Dutch	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66854

What city is ZIP code 66854 in?

ZIP code 66854 is primarily assigned to Hartford, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66854 in?

ZIP code 66854 falls within Lyon County, Kansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 66854?

10% 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 66854 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 66854 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66854?

18% of residents in ZIP code 66854 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 66854 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 66854 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 66854 in?

ZIP code 66854 observes the CST timezone.