66522 ZIP Code — Oneida, KS

Nemaha County, Kansas

ZIP code 66522 is located in Oneida, Kansas, within Nemaha County. It covers approximately 0.13 square miles and serves a population of 280 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66522

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 $42,500. Renters make up the majority at 84%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $23,912. Poverty affects 55% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

40% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 66522 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

280

population

0.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66522 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66522

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66522. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oneida	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	280
Population density	2,154 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	0.13 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.8701
Longitude	-95.9582
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	89.9%	42.4%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	7.6%	32.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	2.5%	22.1%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

280

Population

2,154

People per sq mi

20.6

Median age

$23,912

Median household income

$8,561

Per capita income

$42,500

Median home value

$955

Median monthly rent

16.5%

Home ownership

54.6%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

Housing units

8.9%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	71	25.4%
18 and over	209	74.6%
65 and over	1	0.4%
Median age	20.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.6%

Hispanic or Latino 13%

Two or more races 13%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	237	73.6%
Hispanic or Latino	42	13%
Two or more races	42	13%
Black or African American	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	89.9%	42.4%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	7.6%	32.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	2.5%	22.1%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 72.9%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 1.2%

$50k–$75k 5.9%

$100k–$150k 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	72.9%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	1.2%
$50k–$75k	5.9%
$100k–$150k	4.7%
Median income	$23,912

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 71.4%

$50k–$100k 28.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$42,500
Median rent / month	$955
Owner occupied	16.5%
Renter occupied	83.5%
Vacant	3.4%
Single-family detached	95.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	7.9
Avg household size (owned)	5.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	5.7%
1970–1979	2.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	87.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	10.2%
3 bedrooms	14.8%
4 bedrooms	72.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	4.7%
2 vehicles	77.6%
3 or more	12.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.6%
Electricity	2.4%
Propane / LP gas	76.5%
Wood	4.7%
No fuel used	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	14	16.5%
Cohabiting couple	56	65.9%
Male householder, no spouse	10	11.8%
Female householder, no spouse	5	5.9%
Households with children under 18	22	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1	1.2%
Average household size	3.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	84.5%	82.1%
Married	10.7%	12.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.5%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	4.8%	3.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 20.0%

HS graduate 53.3%

Some college, no degree 13.3%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.6%
Bachelor's or higher	8.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.7%
Kindergarten	3	5.2%
Elementary school	30	51.7%
High school	24	41.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 53.8%

Manufacturing 30.6%

Retail trade 8.1%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Other services 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	2.2%
Service	59.7%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	1.1%
Production & transportation	37.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.5

Poverty

All people 54.6%

Under 18 years 42.3%

18 and over 58.9%

Married-couple families 57.1%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	1.2%
Retirement income	1.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2	1.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.5%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	29.6%
Public insurance	31.1%
No insurance	39.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	256	91.4%
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)	280	100.0%
Born in same state	280	100.0%
Born in different state	208	74.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	50	17.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	2	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.4%
Internet access	97.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66522

What city is ZIP code 66522 in?

ZIP code 66522 is primarily assigned to Oneida, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66522 in?

ZIP code 66522 falls within Nemaha County, Kansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66522?

55% of residents in ZIP code 66522 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 66522 mostly rentals?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 66522 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 66522?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 66522?

The median household income in ZIP code 66522 is $23,912, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 66522 in?

ZIP code 66522 observes the CST timezone.