66502 ZIP Code — Manhattan, KS
Riley County, Kansas
ZIP code 66502 is located in Manhattan, Kansas, within Riley County. It covers approximately 221.70 square miles and serves a population of 44,813 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.
About ZIP code 66502
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $215,800. Renters make up the majority at 58%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $50,614. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
44,813
population
221.70
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
66502 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 66502
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66502. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Manhattan | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
66506 Manhattan (2.5 mi)
66535 Saint George (7.6 mi)
66503 Manhattan (8.3 mi)
66517 Ogden (10.2 mi)
66442 Fort Riley (14.1 mi)
66547 Wamego (14.7 mi)
66531 Riley (15 mi)
66441 Junction City (16.6 mi)
66401 Alma (18.4 mi)
66520 Olsburg (18.5 mi)
66514 Milford (18.7 mi)
66549 Westmoreland (19.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 44,813 |
| Population density | 202 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 20 |
| County FIPS | 161 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 221.70 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.46 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.1712 |
| Longitude | -96.5476 |
| 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 | 53.7% | 45.7% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 30.1% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.6% | 19.4% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 4.9% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
44,813
Population
202
People per sq mi
24.9
Median age
$50,614
Median household income
$29,061
Per capita income
$215,800
Median home value
$930
Median monthly rent
41.8%
Home ownership
28.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
10,162
Housing units
46.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,207
Under 5
1,074
870
5–9
774
1,214
10–14
1,080
2,148
15–19
1,911
6,494
20–24
5,777
3,701
25–34
3,293
2,492
35–44
2,217
1,665
45–54
1,482
744
55–59
661
854
60–64
760
1,451
65–74
1,290
543
75–84
484
332
85+
295
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,392 | 16.5% |
| 18 and over | 37,421 | 83.5% |
| 65 and over | 4,395 | 9.8% |
| Median age | 24.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.1%
Two or more races
7%
Black or African American
4.8%
Asian
4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Other race
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,391 | 78.1% |
| Two or more races | 3,273 | 7% |
| Black or African American | 2,218 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 1,867 | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,773 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 638 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 402 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.7% | 45.7% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 30.1% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.6% | 19.4% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 4.9% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
9.7%
$10k–$15k
5.3%
$15k–$25k
12.8%
$25k–$35k
9.6%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k+
3.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.1% |
| $200k+ | 3.4% |
| Median income | $50,614 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.5%
$50k–$100k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
9.8%
$150k–$200k
19.6%
$200k–$300k
34.8%
$300k–$500k
18.8%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $215,800 |
| Median rent / month | $930 |
| Owner occupied | 41.8% |
| Renter occupied | 58.2% |
| Vacant | 11.3% |
| Single-family detached | 46.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.2% |
| Mobile homes | 6.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% |
| 3 or more | 20.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.3% |
| Electricity | 37.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.6% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,919 | 31.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,495 | 8.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,560 | 29.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,646 | 30.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,199 | 22.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,138 | 16.9% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 59.3% | 50.3% |
| Married | 31.7% | 33.9% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 9.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
16.4%
Some college, no degree
22.5%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
25.9%
Graduate / professional
20.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 46.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 525 | 2.7% |
| Kindergarten | 299 | 1.6% |
| Elementary school | 3,224 | 16.8% |
| High school | 1,457 | 7.6% |
| College / grad school | 13,716 | 71.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.3%
Retail trade
13.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.1%
Professional & management
9.4%
Manufacturing
5.9%
Construction
5.2%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Public administration
3.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Other services
3.0%
Information
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.0% |
| Service | 20.3% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 10.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.5% |
| Government | 27.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.7% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 7.3% |
| Work from home | 8.3% |
| Other means | 2.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.2 |
Poverty
All people
28.9%
Under 18 years
22.8%
18 and over
30.2%
Married-couple families
7.8%
Female-led households
44.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.6% |
| Retirement income | 16.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.0% |
| High blood pressure | 22.0% |
| High cholesterol | 23.9% |
| Diabetes | 6.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 15.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 3.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.8% |
| Binge drinking | 22.1% |
| No physical activity | 20.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.0% |
| Poor mental health | 17.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 14.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.9% |
| Visited dentist | 63.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 77.9% |
| Teeth loss | 13.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,588 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 12.8% |
| 65 and over | 28.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.8% |
| Public insurance | 23.5% |
| No insurance | 7.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 42,532 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 1,777 | 4.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 886 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 172 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 501 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 41,232 | 92.0% |
| Born in same state | 40,659 | 90.7% |
| Born in different state | 24,532 | 54.7% |
| Foreign born | 573 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,581 | 8.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 859 | 24.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,890 | 10.9% |
| French | 4,643 | 10.4% |
| Arab | 3,507 | 7.8% |
| Polish | 648 | 1.4% |
| English | 475 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 176 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 167 | 0.4% |
| German | 75 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.6% |
| Internet access | 97.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66502
What city is ZIP code 66502 in?
ZIP code 66502 is primarily assigned to Manhattan, Kansas.
What county is ZIP code 66502 in?
ZIP code 66502 falls within Riley County, Kansas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66502?
29% of residents in ZIP code 66502 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 66502 mostly rentals?
58% of occupied units in ZIP code 66502 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 66502?
47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 66502?
ZIP code 66502 has an estimated population of 44,813 residents, with a density of 202 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 66502 in?
ZIP code 66502 observes the CST timezone.