66042 ZIP Code — Lane, KS

Franklin County, Kansas

ZIP code 66042 is located in Lane, Kansas, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 29.72 square miles and serves a population of 622 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66042

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 $187,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,750. 40% 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. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 66042 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

622
population
29.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
66042 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 66042

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City Status
Lane Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
66033 Greeley (5.5 mi) 66064 Osawatomie (5.9 mi) 66079 Rantoul (6.9 mi) 66078 Princeton (10 mi) 66080 Richmond (10.2 mi) 66072 Parker (11 mi) 66026 Fontana (11.6 mi) 66071 Paola (14.5 mi) 66032 Garnett (15.3 mi) 66014 Centerville (16.2 mi) 66067 Ottawa (17.1 mi) 66040 La Cygne (17.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 622
Population density 21 / sq mi
State FIPS 20
County FIPS 059
Geography
Land area 29.72 sq mi
Water area 0.32 sq mi
Latitude 38.4334
Longitude -95.0838
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 58.7% 45.6% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 30.3% 35.1% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 9.8% 17.0% 21.0%
Over $200k 1.2% 2.3% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

622
Population
21
People per sq mi
48.3
Median age
$53,750
Median household income
$30,700
Per capita income
$187,500
Median home value
$511
Median monthly rent
83.0%
Home ownership
15.6%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
275
Housing units
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
11
Under 5
11
6
5–9
7
19
10–14
20
21
15–19
22
12
20–24
14
19
25–34
20
37
35–44
40
58
45–54
63
27
55–59
29
33
60–64
35
44
65–74
47
12
75–84
13
1
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1810617.0%
18 and over51683.0%
65 and over11819.0%
Median age48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%
Black or African American 2.1%
Two or more races 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
GroupCount%
White59895.1%
Black or African American132.1%
Two or more races101.6%
Hispanic or Latino71.1%
Asian10.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 58.7% 45.6% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 30.3% 35.1% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 9.8% 17.0% 21.0%
Over $200k 1.2% 2.3% 5.7%
Under $10k 5.4%
$10k–$15k 3.1%
$15k–$25k 9.5%
$25k–$35k 9.5%
$35k–$50k 22.1%
$50k–$75k 20.7%
$75k–$100k 5.1%
$100k–$150k 13.6%
$150k–$200k 9.9%
$200k+ 1.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.4%
$10k–$15k3.1%
$15k–$25k9.5%
$25k–$35k9.5%
$35k–$50k22.1%
$50k–$75k20.7%
$75k–$100k5.1%
$100k–$150k13.6%
$150k–$200k9.9%
$200k+1.0%
Median income$53,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.2%
$50k–$100k 11.5%
$100k–$150k 9.8%
$150k–$200k 16.4%
$200k–$300k 34.4%
$300k–$500k 7.4%
$500k–$1M 5.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$187,500
Median rent / month$511
Owner occupied83.0%
Renter occupied17.0%
Vacant9.5%
Single-family detached78.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes20.9%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.18

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.8%
2000–200920.9%
1990–199912.3%
1980–198910.5%
1970–197911.7%
1960–19690.0%
1950–195910.5%
1940–19492.5%
1939 or earlier25.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.8%
1 bedroom3.4%
2 bedrooms27.7%
3 bedrooms60.0%
4 bedrooms5.5%
5+ bedrooms1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle14.6%
2 vehicles48.0%
3 or more37.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas36.1%
Electricity33.7%
Propane / LP gas27.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family14449.0%
Cohabiting couple237.8%
Male householder, no spouse5117.3%
Female householder, no spouse7625.9%
Households with children under 185619.0%
Households with seniors (65+)11840.1%
Average household size2.12

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.3%11.6%
Married49.2%50.7%
Separated0.4%2.7%
Widowed9.8%9.2%
Divorced13.3%25.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%
Some HS, no diploma 1.9%
HS graduate 44.5%
Some college, no degree 24.4%
Associate's degree 7.3%
Bachelor's degree 13.2%
Graduate / professional 7.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.9%
Bachelor's or higher20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool32.8%
Kindergarten10.9%
Elementary school5249.1%
High school4340.6%
College / grad school76.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 41.3%
Manufacturing 12.8%
Transportation & utilities 12.8%
Public administration 10.9%
Wholesale trade 5.1%
Construction 4.2%
Retail trade 3.8%
Professional & management 3.2%
Agriculture & mining 2.6%
Other services 1.6%
Information 0.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 0.6%
Finance & real estate 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts48.1%
Service19.6%
Sales & office11.9%
Natural resources & construction2.2%
Production & transportation18.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector51.9%
Government45.2%
Self-employed2.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone92.3%
Carpool5.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)42.2

Poverty

All people 15.6%
Under 18 years 10.4%
18 and over 16.7%
Married-couple families 2.1%
Female-led households 38.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.5%
Retirement income23.5%
Supplemental Security2.7%
Cash public assistance5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP5.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.1%
High blood pressure35.6%
High cholesterol36.6%
Diabetes11.0%
Heart disease6.9%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis26.5%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease7.0%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.8%
Binge drinking16.7%
No physical activity24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.0%
Depression19.3%
Fair or poor health13.6%
Poor mental health13.4%
Poor physical health10.2%
No health insurance12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.2%
Visited dentist63.4%
Cholesterol screening90.7%
Teeth loss13.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans458.7%
Disability%
Any disability18.5%
Under 1811.3%
18–64 years15.3%
65 and over35.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance64.6%
Public insurance29.3%
No insurance16.9%
Uninsured under 1927.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only60096.5%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)62199.8%
Born in same state62199.8%
Born in different state41166.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen10.2%
Not a US citizen1100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab6310.1%
Italian579.2%
French315%
AncestryCount%
Polish20.3%
Dutch10.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access47.3%
Internet access90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66042

What city is ZIP code 66042 in?

ZIP code 66042 is primarily assigned to Lane, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66042 in?

ZIP code 66042 falls within Franklin County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 66042 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 66042 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66042?

16% of residents in ZIP code 66042 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 66042 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 66042 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66042?

The median home value in ZIP code 66042 is $187,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 66042 in?

ZIP code 66042 observes the CST timezone.

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