66518 ZIP Code — Oketo, KS

Marshall County, Kansas

ZIP code 66518 is located in Oketo, Kansas, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 40.23 square miles and serves a population of 207 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66518

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 $112,500.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 66518 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

207
population
40.23
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
66518 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 66518

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City Status
Oketo Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
66406 Beattie (7.3 mi) 66508 Marysville (7.8 mi) 66438 Home (8.3 mi) 68466 Wymore (8.7 mi) 66541 Summerfield (10.5 mi) 66412 Bremen (11.5 mi) 68323 Burchard (14.3 mi) 68318 Blue Springs (15 mi) 66403 Axtell (15.2 mi) 68415 Odell (15.9 mi) 66945 Hanover (17.5 mi) 66427 Frankfort (18.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 207
Population density 5 / sq mi
State FIPS 20
County FIPS 117
Geography
Land area 40.23 sq mi
Water area 0.23 sq mi
Latitude 39.9577
Longitude -96.5605
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 24.8% 46.5% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 70.3% 35.6% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 5.0% 15.0% 21.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.9% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

207
Population
5
People per sq mi
62.3
Median age
$0
Median household income
$36,798
Per capita income
$112,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
99.3%
Home ownership
28.5%
Poverty rate
12.1%
Unemployment
179
Housing units
9.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
1
5–9
0
6
10–14
6
3
15–19
2
7
20–24
7
6
25–34
6
6
35–44
5
12
45–54
10
4
55–59
3
30
60–64
27
4
65–74
4
29
75–84
26
2
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18188.7%
18 and over18991.3%
65 and over6631.9%
Median age62.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%
Asian 2.4%
GroupCount%
White20297.6%
Asian52.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 24.8% 46.5% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 70.3% 35.6% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 5.0% 15.0% 21.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.9% 5.7%
Under $10k 1.5%
$10k–$15k 37.2%
$15k–$25k 0.7%
$25k–$35k 0.7%
$35k–$50k 5.1%
$50k–$75k 39.4%
$75k–$100k 6.6%
$100k–$150k 7.3%
$150k–$200k 1.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.5%
$10k–$15k37.2%
$15k–$25k0.7%
$25k–$35k0.7%
$35k–$50k5.1%
$50k–$75k39.4%
$75k–$100k6.6%
$100k–$150k7.3%
$150k–$200k1.5%
Median income$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%
$50k–$100k 46.3%
$100k–$150k 41.2%
$150k–$200k 2.2%
$300k–$500k 8.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$112,500
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied99.3%
Renter occupied0.7%
Vacant23.9%
Single-family detached97.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.2%
Median rooms6.6
Avg household size (owned)1.50

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.8%
2000–20090.0%
1990–19993.3%
1980–198911.7%
1970–197928.9%
1960–19690.0%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19490.6%
1939 or earlier52.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.2%
2 bedrooms10.0%
3 bedrooms70.0%
4 bedrooms17.8%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle1.5%
2 vehicles79.6%
3 or more19.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity0.7%
Propane / LP gas97.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family2719.7%
Cohabiting couple10.7%
Male householder, no spouse5741.6%
Female householder, no spouse5238.0%
Households with children under 1896.6%
Households with seniors (65+)6245.3%
Average household size1.51

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married70.2%4.4%
Married28.8%94.4%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%0.0%
Divorced1.0%1.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 2.9%
HS graduate 55.4%
Some college, no degree 31.4%
Associate's degree 0.6%
Bachelor's degree 9.7%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.1%
Bachelor's or higher9.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school1340.6%
High school515.6%
College / grad school1443.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 59.6%
Retail trade 16.5%
Information 9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%
Wholesale trade 2.8%
Transportation & utilities 2.8%
Education & healthcare 1.8%
Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts19.3%
Service0.9%
Sales & office20.2%
Natural resources & construction4.6%
Production & transportation55.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector96.3%
Government3.7%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone100.0%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)13.6

Poverty

All people 28.5%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 31.2%
Married-couple families 11.1%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.1%
Retirement income5.1%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.6%
High blood pressure41.5%
High cholesterol38.5%
Diabetes12.5%
Heart disease8.9%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma8.9%
Arthritis29.0%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease8.1%
Cancer8.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.5%
Binge drinking16.0%
No physical activity25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.8%
Depression17.4%
Fair or poor health14.8%
Poor mental health12.3%
Poor physical health11.1%
No health insurance13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.9%
Visited dentist63.7%
Cholesterol screening91.6%
Teeth loss14.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans42.1%
Disability%
Any disability28.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years2.4%
65 and over84.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance61.8%
Public insurance40.1%
No insurance2.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only207100.0%
Spanish10.5%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages10.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)20297.6%
Born in same state19895.7%
Born in different state18890.8%
Foreign born41.9%
Naturalized citizen52.4%
Not a US citizen120.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab178.2%
Italian94.3%
AncestryCount%
French41.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access66.2%
Internet access61.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66518

What city is ZIP code 66518 in?

ZIP code 66518 is primarily assigned to Oketo, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66518 in?

ZIP code 66518 falls within Marshall County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 66518 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 66518 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66518?

29% of residents in ZIP code 66518 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 66518?

10% 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 66518 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 66518 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 66518 in?

ZIP code 66518 observes the CST timezone.

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