66859 ZIP Code — Lost Springs, KS

Marion County, Kansas

ZIP code 66859 is located in Lost Springs, Kansas, within Marion County. It covers approximately 41.85 square miles and serves a population of 240 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.

About ZIP code 66859

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 $117,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,750. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 66859 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

240

population

41.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66859 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66859

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66859. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lost Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

67475 Ramona (4.7 mi) 66858 Lincolnville (5.5 mi) 67449 Herington (9 mi) 66838 Burdick (9 mi) 66861 Marion (12.1 mi) 67451 Hope (13.1 mi) 67438 Durham (16.1 mi) 66873 Wilsey (16.5 mi) 66850 Elmdale (18.4 mi) 66872 White City (18.5 mi) 67492 Woodbine (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	240
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	41.85 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	38.5586
Longitude	-96.9671
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	51.7%	49.1%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	44.8%	35.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	3.4%	13.6%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

240

Population

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$58,750

Median household income

$25,902

Per capita income

$117,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.9%

Home ownership

19.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

5.0%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	40	16.7%
18 and over	200	83.3%
65 and over	49	20.4%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.8%

Two or more races 10.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	215	88.8%
Two or more races	25	10.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	49.1%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	44.8%	35.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	3.4%	13.6%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 15.9%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 29.0%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.9%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
$100k–$150k	29.0%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$58,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.5%

$50k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 30.6%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k–$300k 1.6%

$300k–$500k 22.6%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.9%
Renter occupied	10.1%
Vacant	33.7%
Single-family detached	93.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	13.5%
1940–1949	19.2%
1939 or earlier	28.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	28.8%
4 bedrooms	30.8%
5+ bedrooms	17.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	8.7%
2 vehicles	20.3%
3 or more	62.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.4%
Propane / LP gas	24.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	32	46.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	25	36.2%
Female householder, no spouse	12	17.4%
Households with children under 18	22	31.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	31	44.9%
Average household size	3.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.0%	18.7%
Married	27.0%	40.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	23.1%
Divorced	23.0%	17.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 44.8%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 23.8%

Bachelor's degree 2.2%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	5.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	16.3%
Elementary school	16	32.7%
High school	25	51.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 25.6%

Wholesale trade 20.5%

Agriculture & mining 12.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Other services 2.6%

Manufacturing 1.7%

Construction 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.5%
Service	46.2%
Sales & office	4.3%
Natural resources & construction	23.1%
Production & transportation	6.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.6%
Government	5.1%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.9%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.1%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 19.6%

Under 18 years 27.5%

18 and over 18.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 57.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.9%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	42.3%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	17.5%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	18.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.7%
Public insurance	41.7%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	237	98.8%
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)	240	100.0%
Born in same state	240	100.0%
Born in different state	196	81.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	42	17.5%
Italian	4	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1	0.4%
Dutch	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.7%
Internet access	82.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66859

What city is ZIP code 66859 in?

ZIP code 66859 is primarily assigned to Lost Springs, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66859 in?

ZIP code 66859 falls within Marion County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 66859 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 66859 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 66859?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 66859 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 66859 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66859?

20% of residents in ZIP code 66859 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 66859 in?

ZIP code 66859 observes the CST timezone.