66506 ZIP Code — Manhattan, KS

Riley County, Kansas

ZIP code 66506 is located in Manhattan, Kansas, within Riley County. It covers approximately 0.71 square miles and serves a population of 3,179 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66506

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 45% of workers work from home.

Overall, ZIP code 66506 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a high rate of remote workers.

3,179

population

0.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66506 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66506

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66506. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Manhattan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66502 Manhattan (2.5 mi) 66503 Manhattan (5.8 mi) 66535 Saint George (8.1 mi) 66517 Ogden (9.5 mi) 66531 Riley (12.9 mi) 66442 Fort Riley (13.5 mi) 66547 Wamego (15.8 mi) 66520 Olsburg (16.5 mi) 66441 Junction City (16.9 mi) 66514 Milford (17.2 mi) 66549 Westmoreland (18.5 mi) 66449 Leonardville (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,179
Population density	4,477 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	0.71 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.1960
Longitude	-96.5814
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	785

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

3,179

Population

4,477

People per sq mi

19.5

Median age

Median household income

$5,303

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

100.0%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

997

15–19

1,342

358

20–24

482

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	12	0.4%
18 and over	3,167	99.6%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	19.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.3%

Two or more races 5.1%

Black or African American 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Asian 1.6%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	2,823	87.3%
Two or more races	165	5.1%
Black or African American	112	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	56	1.7%
Asian	51	1.6%
Other race	28	0.9%

Household income

$10k–$15k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	100.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	100.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	100.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	100.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	2	100.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	98.5%	100.0%
Married	1.5%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	0.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	3,179	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 69.7%

Retail trade 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Public administration 7.1%

Professional & management 2.2%

Other services 1.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.6%
Service	47.6%
Sales & office	26.9%
Natural resources & construction	1.8%
Production & transportation	5.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	24.7%
Government	73.4%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	33.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	19.0%
Work from home	45.3%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	9.7

Poverty

All people 100.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 100.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

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

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	22.4%
High blood pressure	9.0%
High cholesterol	9.0%
Diabetes	1.5%
Heart disease	0.8%
Stroke	0.5%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	3.9%
Kidney disease	0.9%
Pulmonary disease	2.1%
Cancer	0.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.6%
Binge drinking	24.4%
No physical activity	16.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	8.3%
Poor mental health	21.7%
Poor physical health	5.4%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.9%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	66.7%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	96.7%
Public insurance	2.5%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,179	100.0%
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)	3,137	98.7%
Born in same state	3,093	97.3%
Born in different state	2,097	66.0%
Foreign born	44	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	42	1.3%
Not a US citizen	30	71.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,205	37.9%
Italian	246	7.7%
French	235	7.4%
Polish	50	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	31	1%
German	4	0.1%
Irish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66506

What city is ZIP code 66506 in?

ZIP code 66506 is primarily assigned to Manhattan, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66506 in?

ZIP code 66506 falls within Riley County, Kansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66506?

100% of residents in ZIP code 66506 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 66506?

ZIP code 66506 has an estimated population of 3,179 residents, with a density of 4,490 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 66506 in?

ZIP code 66506 observes the CST timezone.