66050 ZIP Code — Lecompton, KS

Douglas County, Kansas

ZIP code 66050 is located in Lecompton, Kansas, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 40.41 square miles and serves a population of 1,910 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66050

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $231,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $93,558. 42% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 66050 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,910

population

40.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66050 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66050

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66050. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lecompton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66049 Lawrence (4.2 mi) 66073 Perry (6.2 mi) 66542 Tecumseh (7.6 mi) 66429 Grantville (8.4 mi) 66047 Lawrence (9.1 mi) 66409 Berryton (9.3 mi) 66045 Lawrence (9.4 mi) 66044 Lawrence (11.6 mi) 66605 Topeka (11.8 mi) 66616 Topeka (11.8 mi) 66607 Topeka (11.8 mi) 66609 Topeka (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,910
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	40.41 sq mi
Water area	0.59 sq mi
Latitude	39.0059
Longitude	-95.4156
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	32.6%	41.9%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	30.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	21.8%	21.0%
Over $200k	13.6%	6.2%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,910

Population

People per sq mi

48.2

Median age

$93,558

Median household income

$45,141

Per capita income

$231,200

Median home value

$1,029

Median monthly rent

91.8%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

744

Housing units

31.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

101

35–44

101

129

45–54

129

103

55–59

102

150

60–64

150

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	380	19.9%
18 and over	1,530	80.1%
65 and over	279	14.6%
Median age	48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.9%

Two or more races 12.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,615	83.9%
Two or more races	244	12.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	34	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.7%
Other race	14	0.7%
Black or African American	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.6%	41.9%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	30.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	21.8%	21.0%
Over $200k	13.6%	6.2%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 19.2%

$50k–$75k 7.6%

$75k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k+ 18.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	19.2%
$50k–$75k	7.6%
$75k–$100k	6.3%
$100k–$150k	19.5%
$150k–$200k	11.5%
$200k+	18.0%
Median income	$93,558

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 32.1%

$300k–$500k 15.3%

$500k–$1M 9.8%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$231,200
Median rent / month	$1,029
Owner occupied	91.8%
Renter occupied	8.2%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	92.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.8%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	16.4%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	19.8%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	18.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	12.9%
3 bedrooms	54.2%
4 bedrooms	21.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	20.3%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	42.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.7%
Electricity	28.0%
Propane / LP gas	30.8%
Wood	5.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	462	63.0%
Cohabiting couple	23	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	114	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	134	18.3%
Households with children under 18	146	19.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	228	31.1%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.4%	17.4%
Married	63.2%	60.6%
Separated	1.3%	0.0%
Widowed	3.8%	8.0%
Divorced	9.3%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 20.8%

Graduate / professional 10.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	31.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	8.2%
Kindergarten	26	7.4%
Elementary school	190	53.8%
High school	80	22.7%
College / grad school	28	7.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Retail trade 12.7%

Other services 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Construction 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Public administration 4.5%

Professional & management 3.4%

Information 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 16.6%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 23.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	32.9%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	23.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	19.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	70.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	10.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	99	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	16.1%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	29.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.8%
Public insurance	32.4%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	8.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,828	95.7%
Spanish	8	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	8	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,910	100.0%
Born in same state	1,870	97.9%
Born in different state	1,239	64.9%
Foreign born	40	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	256	13.4%
French	190	9.9%
Arab	118	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	44	2.3%
German	17	0.9%
English	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66050

What city is ZIP code 66050 in?

ZIP code 66050 is primarily assigned to Lecompton, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66050 in?

ZIP code 66050 falls within Douglas County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 66050 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 66050 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 66050 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 66050 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 66050?

ZIP code 66050 has an estimated population of 1,910 residents, with a density of 47 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 66050?

The median household income in ZIP code 66050 is $93,558, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 66050 in?

ZIP code 66050 observes the CST timezone.