66073 ZIP Code — Perry, KS

Jefferson County, Kansas

ZIP code 66073 is located in Perry, Kansas, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 65.09 square miles and serves a population of 2,444 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66073

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $173,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,368. 31% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 66073 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,444

population

65.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66073 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66073

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66073. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Perry	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66050 Lecompton (6.2 mi) 66429 Grantville (7.2 mi) 66066 Oskaloosa (7.6 mi) 66070 Ozawkie (7.8 mi) 66049 Lawrence (8.7 mi) 66542 Tecumseh (10.3 mi) 66512 Meriden (10.9 mi) 66044 Lawrence (11 mi) 66617 Topeka (11.6 mi) 66616 Topeka (12.1 mi) 66045 Lawrence (12.2 mi) 66607 Topeka (13 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,444
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	65.09 sq mi
Water area	3.74 sq mi
Latitude	39.0943
Longitude	-95.3955
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	29.5%	33.6%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	51.5%	37.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	24.9%	21.0%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,444

Population

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$72,368

Median household income

$38,774

Per capita income

$173,000

Median home value

$769

Median monthly rent

82.6%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

856

Housing units

24.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

116

10–14

133

15–19

20–24

25–34

100

133

35–44

153

165

45–54

188

110

55–59

126

60–64

107

134

65–74

154

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	499	20.4%
18 and over	1,945	79.6%
65 and over	460	18.8%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.8%

Two or more races 6.5%

Black or African American 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,203	88.8%
Two or more races	162	6.5%
Black or African American	62	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	37	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.5%	33.6%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	51.5%	37.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	24.9%	21.0%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 6.3%

$50k–$75k 31.7%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	6.3%
$50k–$75k	31.7%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$72,368

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 24.4%

$200k–$300k 24.9%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,000
Median rent / month	$769
Owner occupied	82.6%
Renter occupied	17.4%
Vacant	4.9%
Single-family detached	90.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.6%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	15.3%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	18.0%
1970–1979	4.4%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	15.8%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	15.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	12.0%
2 bedrooms	13.2%
3 bedrooms	51.9%
4 bedrooms	21.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	17.5%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	45.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.6%
Electricity	18.9%
Propane / LP gas	26.6%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	3.5%
Solar	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	553	56.7%
Cohabiting couple	104	10.7%
Male householder, no spouse	130	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	189	19.4%
Households with children under 18	171	17.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	297	30.4%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.3%	28.6%
Married	65.1%	50.9%
Separated	0.7%	0.2%
Widowed	2.0%	7.9%
Divorced	13.0%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 41.7%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	24.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	2.3%
Kindergarten	40	7.8%
Elementary school	252	49.2%
High school	168	32.8%
College / grad school	40	7.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.4%

Retail trade 10.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Other services 8.2%

Public administration 7.3%

Professional & management 6.5%

Construction 5.7%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.1%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	24.5%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.8%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 8.2%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.1%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	141	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	36.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.8%
Public insurance	36.2%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,369	96.9%
Spanish	4	0.2%
Other Indo-European	4	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,426	99.3%
Born in same state	2,409	98.6%
Born in different state	1,918	78.5%
Foreign born	17	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	18	0.7%
Not a US citizen	3	16.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	620	25.4%
Italian	292	11.9%
Arab	131	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	0.7%
Dutch	5	0.2%
German	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66073

What city is ZIP code 66073 in?

ZIP code 66073 is primarily assigned to Perry, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66073 in?

ZIP code 66073 falls within Jefferson County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 66073 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 66073 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66073?

The median home value in ZIP code 66073 is $173,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 66073?

ZIP code 66073 has an estimated population of 2,444 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 66073?

The median household income in ZIP code 66073 is $72,368, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 66073 in?

ZIP code 66073 observes the CST timezone.