66070 ZIP Code — Ozawkie, KS

Jefferson County, Kansas

ZIP code 66070 is located in Ozawkie, Kansas, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 30.68 square miles and serves a population of 2,230 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66070

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 $191,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,368. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 38% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 66070 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,230

population

30.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66070 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66070

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66070. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ozawkie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66512 Meriden (4.7 mi) 66066 Oskaloosa (5.8 mi) 66073 Perry (7.8 mi) 66429 Grantville (8.5 mi) 66617 Topeka (9.1 mi) 66088 Valley Falls (10.6 mi) 66616 Topeka (12.4 mi) 66440 Hoyt (13.2 mi) 66050 Lecompton (13.4 mi) 66542 Tecumseh (13.9 mi) 66607 Topeka (14 mi) 66419 Denison (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,230
Population density	73 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	30.68 sq mi
Water area	10.93 sq mi
Latitude	39.1978
Longitude	-95.4559
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	27.2%	33.6%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	37.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	44.5%	24.9%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.8%	4.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,230

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$82,368

Median household income

$35,623

Per capita income

$191,800

Median home value

$988

Median monthly rent

97.9%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

1,031

Housing units

34.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

123

Under 5

127

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

113

25–34

118

132

35–44

138

166

45–54

173

55–59

60–64

156

65–74

162

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	592	26.5%
18 and over	1,638	73.5%
65 and over	463	20.8%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

Two or more races 2.2%

Black or African American 1.2%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,133	95.7%
Two or more races	50	2.2%
Black or African American	27	1.2%
Asian	18	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.2%	33.6%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	37.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	44.5%	24.9%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.8%	4.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	24.8%
$150k–$200k	13.8%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$82,368

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 30.2%

$200k–$300k 33.7%

$300k–$500k 10.6%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$191,800
Median rent / month	$988
Owner occupied	97.9%
Renter occupied	2.1%
Vacant	18.4%
Single-family detached	83.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	17.0%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	39.2%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	0.1%
1939 or earlier	3.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	16.0%
3 bedrooms	54.3%
4 bedrooms	19.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	19.3%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	38.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.7%
Electricity	25.6%
Propane / LP gas	48.8%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	564	65.9%
Cohabiting couple	28	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	141	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	123	14.4%
Households with children under 18	245	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	304	35.5%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.1%	14.1%
Married	66.2%	68.4%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	0.8%	8.7%
Divorced	15.9%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.0%

Graduate / professional 14.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	34.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	8.3%
Kindergarten	39	9.8%
Elementary school	185	46.6%
High school	95	23.9%
College / grad school	45	11.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Construction 13.6%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Public administration 10.9%

Finance & real estate 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Information 7.8%

Professional & management 5.3%

Other services 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Retail trade 3.9%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.6%
Service	11.6%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	9.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.2%
Government	32.2%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	44.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	156	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	19.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.3%
Public insurance	26.1%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,980	88.8%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,205	98.9%
Born in same state	2,200	98.7%
Born in different state	1,740	78.0%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	25	1.1%
Not a US citizen	23	92.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	398	17.8%
French	362	16.2%
Arab	141	6.3%
Polish	3	0.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	3	0.1%
German	2	0.1%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66070

What city is ZIP code 66070 in?

ZIP code 66070 is primarily assigned to Ozawkie, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66070 in?

ZIP code 66070 falls within Jefferson County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 66070 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 66070 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 66070 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 66070 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 66070 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 66070 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66070?

The median home value in ZIP code 66070 is $191,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 66070 in?

ZIP code 66070 observes the CST timezone.