66510 ZIP Code — Melvern, KS

Osage County, Kansas

ZIP code 66510 is located in Melvern, Kansas, within Osage County. It covers approximately 59.48 square miles and serves a population of 683 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66510

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $159,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,625. 37% 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. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 66510 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

683

population

59.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66510 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66510

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66510. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Melvern	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66528 Quenemo (5.6 mi) 66095 Williamsburg (9.2 mi) 66451 Lyndon (10.5 mi) 66871 Waverly (10.6 mi) 66543 Vassar (12.1 mi) 66076 Pomona (12.2 mi) 66856 Lebo (12.5 mi) 66523 Osage City (14.6 mi) 66078 Princeton (18.5 mi) 66067 Ottawa (18.9 mi) 66080 Richmond (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	683
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	59.48 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	38.4996
Longitude	-95.5999
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	43.3%	43.4%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	36.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	17.3%	21.0%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.6%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

683

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$55,625

Median household income

$28,502

Per capita income

$159,800

Median home value

$857

Median monthly rent

77.6%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

9.6%

Unemployment

267

Housing units

16.4%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	116	17.0%
18 and over	567	83.0%
65 and over	170	24.9%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Black or African American 0.9%

Two or more races 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	673	98.5%
Black or African American	6	0.9%
Two or more races	3	0.4%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	43.4%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	36.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	17.3%	21.0%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.6%	5.7%

Under $10k 8.5%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 2.5%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 28.8%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.5%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	2.5%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	28.8%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$55,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$50k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 26.1%

$200k–$300k 8.3%

$300k–$500k 11.0%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

$1M+ 6.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,800
Median rent / month	$857
Owner occupied	77.6%
Renter occupied	22.4%
Vacant	14.8%
Single-family detached	83.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.6%
2000–2009	5.5%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	30.0%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	24.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	24.2%
2 vehicles	22.1%
3 or more	53.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.4%
Electricity	19.9%
Propane / LP gas	31.0%
Wood	5.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	137	48.8%
Cohabiting couple	18	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	59	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	67	23.8%
Households with children under 18	56	19.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	104	37.0%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	24.1%
Married	53.6%	51.4%
Separated	3.6%	0.0%
Widowed	0.4%	2.9%
Divorced	12.4%	21.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 32.2%

Some college, no degree 35.1%

Associate's degree 3.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	1.7%
Elementary school	50	41.3%
High school	52	43.0%
College / grad school	17	14.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.3%

Transportation & utilities 18.6%

Construction 16.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Other services 6.5%

Professional & management 4.8%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Retail trade 2.7%

Public administration 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.1%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	6.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	28.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.8%
Government	24.1%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.8%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	3.7%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	14.8%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 6.0%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 14.6%

Female-led households 10.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	18.9%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.1%
65 and over	32.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.9%
Public insurance	36.6%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	647	94.7%
Spanish	2	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	675	98.8%
Born in same state	673	98.5%
Born in different state	487	71.3%
Foreign born	2	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.2%
Not a US citizen	7	87.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	80	11.7%
Italian	76	11.1%
Arab	33	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	8	1.2%
English	3	0.4%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66510

What city is ZIP code 66510 in?

ZIP code 66510 is primarily assigned to Melvern, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66510 in?

ZIP code 66510 falls within Osage County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 66510 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 66510 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 66510 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 66510 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66510?

The median home value in ZIP code 66510 is $159,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 66510?

ZIP code 66510 has an estimated population of 683 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 66510 in?

ZIP code 66510 observes the CST timezone.