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Jewell County
Mankato, KS
66956
66956 ZIP Code — Mankato, KS
Jewell County, Kansas
ZIP code 66956 is located in
Mankato ,
Kansas ,
within Jewell County .
It covers approximately 200.65 square miles and serves a population of
1,066 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 785 .
About ZIP code 66956
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 $66,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($48,021) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 62% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 66956 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,066
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
20
County FIPS
089
Geography
Land area
200.65 sq mi
Water area
2.43 sq mi
Latitude
39.7848
Longitude
-98.2177
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
785
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.5%
62.2%
41.1%
$50k – $100k
26.8%
25.8%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
10.3%
10.0%
21.0%
Over $200k
3.4%
2.0%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$48,021
Median household income
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 179 16.8% 18 and over 887 83.2% 65 and over 377 35.4% Median age 56.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2.6%
Group Count % White 990 91.3% Two or more races 44 4.1% Black or African American 28 2.6% Hispanic or Latino 18 1.7% Asian 4 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.5%
62.2%
41.1%
$50k – $100k
26.8%
25.8%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
10.3%
10.0%
21.0%
Over $200k
3.4%
2.0%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.0% $10k–$15k 6.9% $15k–$25k 13.7% $25k–$35k 18.3% $35k–$50k 12.1% $50k–$75k 12.5% $75k–$100k 17.0% $100k–$150k 8.9% $150k–$200k 4.0% $200k+ 5.6% Median income $48,021
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $66,600 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 82.1% Renter occupied 17.9% Vacant 21.4% Single-family detached 85.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 3.9% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.19
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.4% 2000–2009 2.0% 1990–1999 5.6% 1980–1989 6.9% 1970–1979 16.7% 1960–1969 7.4% 1950–1959 8.3% 1940–1949 7.2% 1939 or earlier 39.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.5% 1 bedroom 8.2% 2 bedrooms 30.9% 3 bedrooms 34.6% 4 bedrooms 15.4% 5+ bedrooms 10.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.3% 1 vehicle 20.2% 2 vehicles 41.0% 3 or more 35.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 81.9% Electricity 11.9% Propane / LP gas 5.2% Wood 1.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 243 50.5% Cohabiting couple 36 7.5% Male householder, no spouse 94 19.5% Female householder, no spouse 108 22.5% Households with children under 18 79 16.4% Households with seniors (65+) 274 57.0% Average household size 2.15
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.2% 8.7% Married 51.9% 57.4% Separated 0.2% 1.8% Widowed 8.5% 19.0% Divorced 9.1% 13.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Graduate / professional
9.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.9% Bachelor's or higher 22.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 13 8.7% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 72 48.3% High school 51 34.2% College / grad school 13 8.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
41.0%
Transportation & utilities
11.9%
Public administration
9.9%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Professional & management
5.6%
Agriculture & mining
5.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 39.3% Service 21.8% Sales & office 22.5% Natural resources & construction 5.6% Production & transportation 10.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 51.0% Government 37.8% Self-employed 11.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.4% Carpool 4.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 5.4% Work from home 6.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 15.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 62.0% Retirement income 25.8% Supplemental Security 3.7% Cash public assistance 0.8% Food stamps / SNAP 6.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.7% High blood pressure 42.9% High cholesterol 40.3% Diabetes 14.0% Heart disease 10.0% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 9.2% Arthritis 32.4% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 9.1% Cancer 9.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.4% Binge drinking 13.9% No physical activity 27.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.6% Depression 17.8% Fair or poor health 16.4% Poor mental health 12.3% Poor physical health 11.9% No health insurance 13.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.0% Visited dentist 64.4% Cholesterol screening 91.7% Teeth loss 15.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 103 11.6%
Disability % Any disability 20.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 15.2% 65 and over 39.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.5% Public insurance 45.7% No insurance 3.9% Uninsured under 19 7.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,018 95.5% 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) 1,030 96.6% Born in same state 1,023 96.0% Born in different state 619 58.1% Foreign born 7 0.7% Naturalized citizen 36 3.4% Not a US citizen 18 50.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 181 17% Italian 115 10.8% Arab 48 4.5%
Ancestry Count % Polish 18 1.7% Irish 4 0.4% English 4 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.1% Internet access 82.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66956
What city is ZIP code 66956 in?
ZIP code 66956 is primarily assigned to Mankato, Kansas.
What county is ZIP code 66956 in?
ZIP code 66956 falls within Jewell County, Kansas.
Does ZIP code 66956 have a large retiree population?
62% of households in ZIP code 66956 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 66956 have an older population?
35% of residents in ZIP code 66956 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 66956 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 66956 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 66956 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 66956 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 66956 in?
ZIP code 66956 observes the CST timezone.
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