66509 ZIP Code — Mayetta, KS

Jackson County, Kansas

ZIP code 66509 is located in Mayetta, Kansas, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 126.89 square miles and serves a population of 2,462 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66509

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $157,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,754. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 66509 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,462

population

126.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66509 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66509

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66509. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mayetta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66440 Hoyt (5.3 mi) 66419 Denison (9.1 mi) 66436 Holton (11.1 mi) 66539 Silver Lake (11.8 mi) 66618 Topeka (11.9 mi) 66512 Meriden (14.2 mi) 66533 Rossville (14.8 mi) 66617 Topeka (15 mi) 66422 Emmett (15.2 mi) 66416 Circleville (15.3 mi) 66540 Soldier (15.7 mi) 66608 Topeka (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,462
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	126.89 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	39.3109
Longitude	-95.7703
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	39.2%	40.5%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	45.4%	38.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	17.7%	21.0%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,462

Population

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$70,754

Median household income

$31,469

Per capita income

$157,900

Median home value

$969

Median monthly rent

76.1%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

806

Housing units

14.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

109

20–24

102

163

25–34

153

35–44

111

45–54

104

55–59

139

60–64

129

148

65–74

139

112

75–84

104

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	554	22.5%
18 and over	1,908	77.5%
65 and over	528	21.4%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 20.2%

Two or more races 9.3%

Asian 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Black or African American 0.3%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,699	68.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	502	20.2%
Two or more races	231	9.3%
Asian	19	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	18	0.7%
Black or African American	8	0.3%
Other race	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.2%	40.5%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	45.4%	38.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	17.7%	21.0%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 23.9%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 26.8%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	23.9%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	26.8%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$70,754

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.0%

$50k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 19.5%

$200k–$300k 20.5%

$300k–$500k 12.1%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$157,900
Median rent / month	$969
Owner occupied	76.1%
Renter occupied	23.9%
Vacant	11.0%
Single-family detached	82.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	9.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	16.9%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	24.6%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	14.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	17.7%
3 bedrooms	56.6%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	21.2%
2 vehicles	27.1%
3 or more	48.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	14.5%
Propane / LP gas	69.4%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	13.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	390	42.8%
Cohabiting couple	63	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	177	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	281	30.8%
Households with children under 18	226	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	403	44.2%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.3%	15.0%
Married	42.6%	47.4%
Separated	1.4%	0.5%
Widowed	6.9%	25.8%
Divorced	10.7%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 43.5%

Some college, no degree 25.2%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	12.1%
Kindergarten	45	9.9%
Elementary school	229	50.2%
High school	74	16.2%
College / grad school	53	11.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 19.8%

Public administration 16.4%

Education & healthcare 11.9%

Finance & real estate 10.6%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Construction 7.8%

Professional & management 7.0%

Other services 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Retail trade 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	23.6%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	11.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.0%
Government	24.1%
Self-employed	13.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.1%
Carpool	21.2%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	14.5%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 11.1%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 12.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.9%
Retirement income	41.3%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	235	12.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	40.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.8%
Public insurance	35.6%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,272	92.3%
Spanish	25	1.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	8	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,432	98.8%
Born in same state	2,428	98.6%
Born in different state	1,964	79.8%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	30	1.2%
Not a US citizen	27	90.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	149	6.1%
Arab	148	6%
Italian	123	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	110	4.5%
Dutch	4	0.2%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	95.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66509

What city is ZIP code 66509 in?

ZIP code 66509 is primarily assigned to Mayetta, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66509 in?

ZIP code 66509 falls within Jackson County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 66509 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 66509 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 66509?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 66509 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 66509 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66509?

The median home value in ZIP code 66509 is $157,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 66509 in?

ZIP code 66509 observes the CST timezone.