66526 ZIP Code — Paxico, KS

Wabaunsee County, Kansas

ZIP code 66526 is located in Paxico, Kansas, within Wabaunsee County. It covers approximately 70.77 square miles and serves a population of 963 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66526

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 $209,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,830. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 30% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 66526 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

963

population

70.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66526 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66526

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66526. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Paxico	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66507 Maple Hill (7.8 mi) 66536 Saint Marys (9 mi) 66407 Belvue (11 mi) 66533 Rossville (11.8 mi) 66401 Alma (11.8 mi) 66547 Wamego (13.1 mi) 66422 Emmett (16.8 mi) 66615 Topeka (17.2 mi) 66539 Silver Lake (17.5 mi) 66535 Saint George (18.2 mi) 66431 Harveyville (18.9 mi) 66614 Topeka (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	963
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	197

Geography
Land area	70.77 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	39.0986
Longitude	-96.1648
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	38.1%	35.9%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	41.2%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	18.8%	21.0%
Over $200k	5.2%	4.2%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

963

Population

People per sq mi

37.0

Median age

$78,830

Median household income

$33,101

Per capita income

$209,500

Median home value

$935

Median monthly rent

79.4%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

299

Housing units

29.0%

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	278	28.9%
18 and over	685	71.1%
65 and over	115	11.9%
Median age	37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.8%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	897	90.8%
Two or more races	34	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	25	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	1.7%
Other race	11	1.1%
Asian	3	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.1%	35.9%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	41.2%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	18.8%	21.0%
Over $200k	5.2%	4.2%	5.7%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 15.3%

$35k–$50k 2.5%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	15.3%
$35k–$50k	2.5%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	22.1%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	15.0%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$78,830

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$50k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k–$300k 34.4%

$300k–$500k 15.1%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$209,500
Median rent / month	$935
Owner occupied	79.4%
Renter occupied	20.6%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	88.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	16.9%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	0.8%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	47.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	40.2%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	13.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	14.7%
2 vehicles	20.2%
3 or more	63.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.9%
Electricity	15.0%
Propane / LP gas	61.7%
Wood	13.5%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	222	68.1%
Cohabiting couple	3	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	56	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	45	13.8%
Households with children under 18	125	38.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	91	27.9%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.6%	20.1%
Married	55.2%	69.7%
Separated	0.0%	3.3%
Widowed	6.1%	4.3%
Divorced	15.1%	2.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 21.1%

Some college, no degree 29.4%

Associate's degree 20.5%

Bachelor's degree 18.7%

Graduate / professional 10.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	29.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	6.7%
Kindergarten	27	7.8%
Elementary school	115	33.4%
High school	61	17.7%
College / grad school	118	34.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.1%

Manufacturing 20.3%

Public administration 11.5%

Wholesale trade 7.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Retail trade 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Professional & management 3.2%

Other services 2.9%

Information 2.7%

Construction 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.7%
Service	20.5%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.8%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.1%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 2.9%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 8.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.1%
Retirement income	25.2%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	23.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	68.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	44.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.5%
Public insurance	25.5%
No insurance	12.3%
Uninsured under 19	9.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	909	94.4%
Spanish	3	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	935	97.1%
Born in same state	922	95.7%
Born in different state	793	82.3%
Foreign born	13	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	28	2.9%
Not a US citizen	25	89.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	65	6.7%
Italian	51	5.3%
Arab	36	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	2	0.2%
Polish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.9%
Internet access	87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66526

What city is ZIP code 66526 in?

ZIP code 66526 is primarily assigned to Paxico, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66526 in?

ZIP code 66526 falls within Wabaunsee County, Kansas.

What is the population of ZIP code 66526?

ZIP code 66526 has an estimated population of 963 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66526?

The median home value in ZIP code 66526 is $209,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 66526?

The median household income in ZIP code 66526 is $78,830, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 66526 in?

ZIP code 66526 observes the CST timezone.