66079 ZIP Code — Rantoul, KS

Franklin County, Kansas

ZIP code 66079 is located in Rantoul, Kansas, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 38.29 square miles and serves a population of 626 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66079

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($52,202) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 66079 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

626
population
38.29
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
66079 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 66079

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City Status
Rantoul Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
66042 Lane (6.9 mi) 66064 Osawatomie (8.1 mi) 66078 Princeton (8.2 mi) 66033 Greeley (11.1 mi) 66067 Ottawa (11.1 mi) 66092 Wellsville (11.5 mi) 66080 Richmond (11.8 mi) 66071 Paola (13.3 mi) 66026 Fontana (16.2 mi) 66021 Edgerton (16.8 mi) 66076 Pomona (17.4 mi) 66095 Williamsburg (17.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 626
Population density 16 / sq mi
State FIPS 20
County FIPS 059
Geography
Land area 38.29 sq mi
Water area 0.44 sq mi
Latitude 38.5289
Longitude -95.1201
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 43.4% 45.6% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 35.9% 35.1% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 20.7% 17.0% 21.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.3% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

626
Population
16
People per sq mi
53.8
Median age
$52,202
Median household income
$35,205
Per capita income
$161,500
Median home value
$788
Median monthly rent
87.0%
Home ownership
8.6%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
300
Housing units
14.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
16
Under 5
12
20
5–9
16
25
10–14
19
3
15–19
3
11
20–24
8
22
25–34
17
35
35–44
26
49
45–54
37
34
55–59
25
26
60–64
20
89
65–74
67
15
75–84
11
11
85+
9
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1811418.2%
18 and over51281.8%
65 and over20232.3%
Median age53.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.1%
Two or more races 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Black or African American 0.1%
GroupCount%
White56583.1%
Two or more races608.8%
Hispanic or Latino547.9%
Black or African American10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 43.4% 45.6% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 35.9% 35.1% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 20.7% 17.0% 21.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.3% 5.7%
Under $10k 10.7%
$10k–$15k 0.7%
$15k–$25k 4.0%
$25k–$35k 19.7%
$35k–$50k 8.7%
$50k–$75k 14.7%
$75k–$100k 10.0%
$100k–$150k 5.7%
$150k–$200k 21.1%
$200k+ 4.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k10.7%
$10k–$15k0.7%
$15k–$25k4.0%
$25k–$35k19.7%
$35k–$50k8.7%
$50k–$75k14.7%
$75k–$100k10.0%
$100k–$150k5.7%
$150k–$200k21.1%
$200k+4.7%
Median income$52,202

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.9%
$50k–$100k 9.6%
$100k–$150k 14.2%
$150k–$200k 19.2%
$200k–$300k 23.1%
$300k–$500k 9.2%
$500k–$1M 2.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$161,500
Median rent / month$788
Owner occupied87.0%
Renter occupied13.0%
Vacant11.8%
Single-family detached80.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes19.2%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.07

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.9%
2000–200913.6%
1990–199920.6%
1980–198911.2%
1970–19798.8%
1960–19690.6%
1950–195915.6%
1940–19495.9%
1939 or earlier17.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.5%
2 bedrooms20.4%
3 bedrooms49.9%
4 bedrooms25.7%
5+ bedrooms2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.7%
1 vehicle8.0%
2 vehicles27.1%
3 or more64.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas21.7%
Electricity29.4%
Propane / LP gas47.2%
Wood1.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family21672.2%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse3110.4%
Female householder, no spouse5217.4%
Households with children under 187424.7%
Households with seniors (65+)14448.2%
Average household size2.09

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married10.2%5.8%
Married76.8%66.7%
Separated0.3%0.0%
Widowed7.8%15.6%
Divorced4.8%12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%
Some HS, no diploma 0.4%
HS graduate 56.8%
Some college, no degree 16.8%
Associate's degree 9.7%
Bachelor's degree 9.1%
Graduate / professional 5.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher98.0%
Bachelor's or higher14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool88.9%
Kindergarten66.7%
Elementary school5864.4%
High school1011.1%
College / grad school88.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Wholesale trade 21.6%
Transportation & utilities 13.8%
Education & healthcare 13.8%
Retail trade 13.4%
Finance & real estate 9.7%
Professional & management 9.1%
Manufacturing 5.9%
Construction 5.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%
Public administration 1.9%
Other services 0.9%
Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.8%
Service14.7%
Sales & office34.4%
Natural resources & construction9.7%
Production & transportation13.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector59.1%
Government15.0%
Self-employed25.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone69.4%
Carpool9.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk14.4%
Work from home6.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)22.0

Poverty

All people 8.6%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 10.5%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security50.5%
Retirement income27.4%
Supplemental Security2.3%
Cash public assistance1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP2.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.3%
High blood pressure33.1%
High cholesterol33.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Heart disease6.1%
Stroke2.7%
Asthma9.5%
Arthritis24.2%
Kidney disease2.6%
Pulmonary disease6.5%
Cancer6.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.9%
Binge drinking17.7%
No physical activity23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.9%
Depression19.8%
Fair or poor health12.9%
Poor mental health14.0%
Poor physical health9.7%
No health insurance13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.8%
Visited dentist63.3%
Cholesterol screening89.0%
Teeth loss13.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans407.8%
Disability%
Any disability11.0%
Under 185.3%
18–64 years11.0%
65 and over14.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance62.5%
Public insurance50.0%
No insurance6.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only59895.5%
Spanish244.0%
Other Indo-European244.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)59795.4%
Born in same state59795.4%
Born in different state47175.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen294.6%
Not a US citizen1758.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab15825.2%
French11418.2%
Italian9615.3%
AncestryCount%
Polish20.3%
Dutch20.3%
English10.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access47.8%
Internet access92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66079

What city is ZIP code 66079 in?

ZIP code 66079 is primarily assigned to Rantoul, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66079 in?

ZIP code 66079 falls within Franklin County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 66079 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 66079 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 66079 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 66079 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 66079 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 66079 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 66079?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 66079 in?

ZIP code 66079 observes the CST timezone.

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