66966 ZIP Code — Scandia, KS

Republic County, Kansas

ZIP code 66966 is located in Scandia, Kansas, within Republic County. It covers approximately 92.37 square miles and serves a population of 584 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66966

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 $75,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $49,773. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 41% 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 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 66966 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

584

population

92.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66966 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66966

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66966. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scandia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66935 Belleville (7.5 mi) 66948 Jamestown (11.7 mi) 66939 Courtland (11.9 mi) 66942 Formoso (13.8 mi) 66940 Cuba (15 mi) 66964 Republic (16.6 mi) 66959 Munden (17.9 mi) 66970 Webber (18 mi) 66901 Concordia (18.1 mi) 66949 Jewell (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	584
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	92.37 sq mi
Water area	0.54 sq mi
Latitude	39.7408
Longitude	-97.7357
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	39.9%	50.8%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	44.1%	36.2%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	11.6%	21.0%
Over $200k	3.3%	1.4%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

584

Population

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$49,773

Median household income

$29,073

Per capita income

$75,000

Median home value

$620

Median monthly rent

64.7%

Home ownership

22.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

228

Housing units

33.3%

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	156	26.7%
18 and over	428	73.3%
65 and over	136	23.3%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%

Two or more races 5.5%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	549	94%
Two or more races	32	5.5%
Black or African American	3	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.9%	50.8%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	44.1%	36.2%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	11.6%	21.0%
Over $200k	3.3%	1.4%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 13.9%

$25k–$35k 13.1%

$35k–$50k 17.9%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	13.9%
$25k–$35k	13.1%
$35k–$50k	17.9%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$49,773

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.3%

$50k–$100k 24.5%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k–$300k 11.0%

$300k–$500k 7.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$75,000
Median rent / month	$620
Owner occupied	64.7%
Renter occupied	35.3%
Vacant	20.5%
Single-family detached	94.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.8%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	5.7%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	18.3%
1939 or earlier	51.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	39.4%
4 bedrooms	25.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	36.5%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	25.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.2%
Electricity	16.7%
Propane / LP gas	23.4%
Wood	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	107	42.5%
Cohabiting couple	13	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	36	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	96	38.1%
Households with children under 18	62	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	101	40.1%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	10.6%
Married	59.3%	42.7%
Separated	1.5%	11.4%
Widowed	4.0%	22.4%
Divorced	11.1%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 17.1%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 21.8%

Bachelor's degree 24.0%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	33.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	21.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	72	52.6%
High school	19	13.9%
College / grad school	16	11.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.4%

Retail trade 19.5%

Manufacturing 13.7%

Agriculture & mining 12.3%

Professional & management 9.7%

Construction 7.2%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Public administration 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Other services 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.4%
Service	7.9%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.4%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.8%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 22.2%

Under 18 years 42.9%

18 and over 14.5%

Married-couple families 14.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	34.9%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.1%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.4%
Public insurance	30.8%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	530	90.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	584	100.0%
Born in same state	584	100.0%
Born in different state	484	82.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	87	14.9%
Arab	83	14.2%
Italian	58	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	57	9.8%
Dutch	8	1.4%
English	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	82.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66966

What city is ZIP code 66966 in?

ZIP code 66966 is primarily assigned to Scandia, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66966 in?

ZIP code 66966 falls within Republic County, Kansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66966?

22% of residents in ZIP code 66966 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 66966 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 66966 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66966?

The median home value in ZIP code 66966 is $75,000.

Does ZIP code 66966 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 66966 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 66966 in?

ZIP code 66966 observes the CST timezone.