66449 ZIP Code — Leonardville, KS

Riley County, Kansas

ZIP code 66449 is located in Leonardville, Kansas, within Riley County. It covers approximately 66.34 square miles and serves a population of 1,083 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66449

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 $181,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,227. 32% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 66449 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,083

population

66.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66449 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66449

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66449. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leonardville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66554 Randolph (7.9 mi) 67447 Green (10.7 mi) 66531 Riley (11.5 mi) 66520 Olsburg (11.6 mi) 66503 Manhattan (13 mi) 66514 Milford (16.4 mi) 67432 Clay Center (17.8 mi) 67487 Wakefield (17.9 mi) 66506 Manhattan (18.8 mi) 66933 Barnes (19.3 mi) 66517 Ogden (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,083
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	66.34 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	39.3831
Longitude	-96.8361
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	39.6%	45.7%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	30.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	19.4%	21.0%
Over $200k	17.7%	4.9%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,083

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$75,227

Median household income

$32,197

Per capita income

$181,000

Median home value

$933

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

418

Housing units

33.3%

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	21.2%
18 and over	853	78.8%
65 and over	230	21.2%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.1%

Two or more races 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Black or African American 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,009	89.1%
Two or more races	69	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	49	4.3%
Black or African American	3	0.3%
Other race	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.6%	45.7%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	30.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	19.4%	21.0%
Over $200k	17.7%	4.9%	5.7%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 24.7%

$50k–$75k 10.1%

$75k–$100k 26.1%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 8.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	24.7%
$50k–$75k	10.1%
$75k–$100k	26.1%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	8.5%
Median income	$75,227

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%

$50k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 20.9%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 18.7%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$181,000
Median rent / month	$933
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	21.3%
Single-family detached	78.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	13.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	16.9%
1990–1999	10.7%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	5.0%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	33.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	47.3%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	15.4%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	40.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	25.0%
Propane / LP gas	58.0%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	8.0%
No fuel used	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	178	47.3%
Cohabiting couple	53	14.1%
Male householder, no spouse	65	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	80	21.3%
Households with children under 18	113	30.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	128	34.0%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.7%	29.0%
Married	54.0%	47.4%
Separated	8.5%	1.2%
Widowed	5.7%	12.5%
Divorced	14.1%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 23.0%

Graduate / professional 10.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.3%
Bachelor's or higher	33.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	8.6%
Kindergarten	21	9.5%
Elementary school	73	33.2%
High school	55	25.0%
College / grad school	52	23.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.0%

Retail trade 23.0%

Agriculture & mining 17.5%

Other services 7.0%

Public administration 6.7%

Construction 5.1%

Manufacturing 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Professional & management 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	30.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.5%
Production & transportation	6.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	53.5%
Government	28.2%
Self-employed	18.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.4%
Carpool	18.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	12.6%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.6

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 8.7%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	16.0%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.5%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.1%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	19.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.7%
Depression	16.3%
Fair or poor health	10.9%
Poor mental health	11.6%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	74.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	9.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	18.3%
65 and over	34.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.9%
Public insurance	39.3%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,001	92.4%
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)	1,078	99.5%
Born in same state	1,070	98.8%
Born in different state	828	76.5%
Foreign born	8	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.5%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	194	17.9%
French	144	13.3%
Arab	70	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	31	2.9%
English	22	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66449

What city is ZIP code 66449 in?

ZIP code 66449 is primarily assigned to Leonardville, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66449 in?

ZIP code 66449 falls within Riley County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 66449 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 66449 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66449?

The median home value in ZIP code 66449 is $181,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 66449?

ZIP code 66449 has an estimated population of 1,083 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 66449?

The median household income in ZIP code 66449 is $75,227, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 66449 in?

ZIP code 66449 observes the CST timezone.