66962 ZIP Code — Palmer, KS

Washington County, Kansas

ZIP code 66962 is located in Palmer, Kansas, within Washington County. It covers approximately 54.71 square miles and serves a population of 218 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66962

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 $121,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,393. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 66962 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

218

population

54.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66962 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66962

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66962. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Palmer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66953 Linn (6.5 mi) 66937 Clifton (7.1 mi) 66943 Greenleaf (10.1 mi) 67447 Green (10.3 mi) 67468 Morganville (11 mi) 66933 Barnes (15 mi) 66938 Clyde (15.2 mi) 67432 Clay Center (16.6 mi) 66944 Haddam (18.6 mi) 66968 Washington (19.4 mi) 66958 Morrowville (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	218
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	201

Geography
Land area	54.71 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	39.5890
Longitude	-97.1253
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	38.4%	49.4%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	44.6%	36.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	11.2%	21.0%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.5%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

218

Population

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$83,393

Median household income

$35,885

Per capita income

$121,900

Median home value

$525

Median monthly rent

81.7%

Home ownership

17.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

103

Housing units

25.6%

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	47	21.6%
18 and over	171	78.4%
65 and over	39	17.9%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.1%

Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

Other race 10.4%

Two or more races 2%

Group	Count	%
White	187	75.1%
Hispanic or Latino	31	12.4%
Other race	26	10.4%
Two or more races	5	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.4%	49.4%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	44.6%	36.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	11.2%	21.0%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.5%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 1.1%

$25k–$35k 20.4%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 6.5%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 39.8%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	1.1%
$25k–$35k	20.4%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	6.5%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	39.8%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$83,393

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.4%

$50k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 26.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,900
Median rent / month	$525
Owner occupied	81.7%
Renter occupied	18.3%
Vacant	22.5%
Single-family detached	89.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.7%
2010–2019	16.7%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	3.3%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	8.3%
1939 or earlier	44.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	20.0%
2 bedrooms	11.7%
3 bedrooms	15.0%
4 bedrooms	41.7%
5+ bedrooms	11.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	25.8%
2 vehicles	49.5%
3 or more	23.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.8%
Electricity	22.6%
Propane / LP gas	20.4%
Wood	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	63	67.7%
Cohabiting couple	4	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	7	7.5%
Female householder, no spouse	19	20.4%
Households with children under 18	14	15.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	30	32.3%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.7%	11.3%
Married	88.0%	71.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	14.4%
Divorced	0.0%	3.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 25.0%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 24.4%

Bachelor's degree 16.9%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	25.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	21.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	10	52.6%
High school	2	10.5%
College / grad school	3	15.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 29.3%

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Agriculture & mining 15.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Information 3.3%

Other services 2.4%

Construction 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	61.8%
Service	5.7%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	5.7%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.4%
Government	18.7%
Self-employed	17.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 17.9%

Under 18 years 51.1%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	15.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	61.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.8%
Public insurance	38.1%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	5.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	182	83.5%
Spanish	5	2.7%
Other Indo-European	5	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	213	97.7%
Born in same state	213	97.7%
Born in different state	173	79.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	2.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	15	6.9%
French	4	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	2	0.9%
German	1	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66962

What city is ZIP code 66962 in?

ZIP code 66962 is primarily assigned to Palmer, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66962 in?

ZIP code 66962 falls within Washington County, Kansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66962?

18% of residents in ZIP code 66962 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 66962 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 66962 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66962?

The median home value in ZIP code 66962 is $121,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 66962?

ZIP code 66962 has an estimated population of 218 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 66962 in?

ZIP code 66962 observes the CST timezone.