66512 ZIP Code — Meriden, KS

Jefferson County, Kansas

ZIP code 66512 is located in Meriden, Kansas, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 66.70 square miles and serves a population of 3,061 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66512

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 $174,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,500. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 40% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 66512 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,061

population

66.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66512 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66512

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66512. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Meriden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66070 Ozawkie (4.7 mi) 66617 Topeka (5.6 mi) 66429 Grantville (7.8 mi) 66440 Hoyt (9 mi) 66616 Topeka (9.9 mi) 66066 Oskaloosa (10.5 mi) 66073 Perry (10.9 mi) 66608 Topeka (11.3 mi) 66088 Valley Falls (11.5 mi) 66419 Denison (11.6 mi) 66607 Topeka (11.7 mi) 66603 Topeka (12.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,061
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	66.70 sq mi
Water area	3.60 sq mi
Latitude	39.2018
Longitude	-95.5444
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	37.1%	33.6%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	37.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	24.9%	21.0%
Over $200k	8.4%	4.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,061

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$72,500

Median household income

$35,442

Per capita income

$174,900

Median home value

$969

Median monthly rent

82.7%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

1,004

Housing units

21.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

112

5–9

106

162

10–14

153

15–19

20–24

196

25–34

185

191

35–44

181

115

45–54

109

162

55–59

153

113

60–64

107

187

65–74

178

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	766	25.0%
18 and over	2,295	75.0%
65 and over	591	19.3%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.9%

Two or more races 5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,877	90.9%
Two or more races	158	5%
Hispanic or Latino	105	3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	25	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.1%	33.6%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	37.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	24.9%	21.0%
Over $200k	8.4%	4.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 27.4%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	27.4%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$72,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.0%

$50k–$100k 1.8%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 20.1%

$200k–$300k 20.7%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

$500k–$1M 10.3%

$1M+ 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,900
Median rent / month	$969
Owner occupied	82.7%
Renter occupied	17.3%
Vacant	2.1%
Single-family detached	86.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	18.5%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	19.9%
1960–1969	12.0%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	7.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	53.2%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	17.4%
2 vehicles	44.3%
3 or more	35.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.8%
Electricity	15.9%
Propane / LP gas	43.9%
Wood	6.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	674	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	65	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	188	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	257	21.7%
Households with children under 18	383	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	456	38.5%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	20.1%
Married	55.4%	58.0%
Separated	0.7%	0.3%
Widowed	2.7%	15.0%
Divorced	9.2%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 38.9%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	21.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	52	6.5%
Kindergarten	34	4.2%
Elementary school	472	58.9%
High school	166	20.7%
College / grad school	77	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.9%

Public administration 9.7%

Construction 9.6%

Retail trade 9.0%

Professional & management 8.5%

Other services 6.3%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.0%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.8%
Government	30.0%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.5%
Carpool	16.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 4.4%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 9.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	188	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	34.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.2%
Public insurance	30.7%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,974	97.2%
Spanish	52	1.7%
Other Indo-European	44	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,007	98.2%
Born in same state	2,966	96.9%
Born in different state	2,382	77.8%
Foreign born	41	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	54	1.8%
Not a US citizen	13	24.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	632	20.6%
French	433	14.1%
Arab	185	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	65	2.1%
English	47	1.5%
Dutch	37	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	98.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66512

What city is ZIP code 66512 in?

ZIP code 66512 is primarily assigned to Meriden, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66512 in?

ZIP code 66512 falls within Jefferson County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 66512 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 66512 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 66512 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 66512 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66512?

The median home value in ZIP code 66512 is $174,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 66512?

ZIP code 66512 has an estimated population of 3,061 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 66512 in?

ZIP code 66512 observes the CST timezone.