66779 ZIP Code — Uniontown, KS

Bourbon County, Kansas

ZIP code 66779 is located in Uniontown, Kansas, within Bourbon County. It covers approximately 73.48 square miles and serves a population of 843 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.

About ZIP code 66779

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 $97,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,188. 39% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 66779 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

843
population
73.48
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
66779 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 66779

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City Status
Uniontown Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
66746 Hepler (9.3 mi) 66775 Stark (9.6 mi) 66769 Redfield (10 mi) 66716 Bronson (11.7 mi) 66780 Walnut (13.6 mi) 66755 Moran (13.8 mi) 66701 Fort Scott (13.9 mi) 66754 Mapleton (17.1 mi) 66741 Garland (17.5 mi) 66711 Arcadia (18.4 mi) 66751 La Harpe (18.8 mi) 66733 Erie (19.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 843
Population density 11 / sq mi
State FIPS 20
County FIPS 011
Geography
Land area 73.48 sq mi
Water area 0.19 sq mi
Latitude 37.7729
Longitude -94.9923
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 620
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 53.5% 52.3% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 25.5% 33.5% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 21.0% 13.0% 21.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.2% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

843
Population
11
People per sq mi
30.5
Median age
$62,188
Median household income
$26,574
Per capita income
$97,200
Median home value
$729
Median monthly rent
88.8%
Home ownership
12.8%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
246
Housing units
32.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
38
Under 5
47
60
5–9
74
39
10–14
48
27
15–19
33
12
20–24
15
25
25–34
30
49
35–44
61
48
45–54
59
11
55–59
13
21
60–64
26
24
65–74
29
19
75–84
24
5
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1834941.4%
18 and over49458.6%
65 and over10712.7%
Median age30.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%
Two or more races 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
GroupCount%
White82397.4%
Two or more races202.4%
Hispanic or Latino20.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 53.5% 52.3% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 25.5% 33.5% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 21.0% 13.0% 21.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.2% 5.7%
Under $10k 5.0%
$10k–$15k 4.6%
$15k–$25k 7.7%
$25k–$35k 8.1%
$35k–$50k 8.1%
$50k–$75k 19.3%
$75k–$100k 7.3%
$100k–$150k 18.1%
$150k–$200k 21.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.0%
$10k–$15k4.6%
$15k–$25k7.7%
$25k–$35k8.1%
$35k–$50k8.1%
$50k–$75k19.3%
$75k–$100k7.3%
$100k–$150k18.1%
$150k–$200k21.6%
Median income$62,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.0%
$50k–$100k 30.0%
$100k–$150k 7.4%
$150k–$200k 6.5%
$200k–$300k 2.6%
$300k–$500k 25.7%
$500k–$1M 4.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$97,200
Median rent / month$729
Owner occupied88.8%
Renter occupied11.2%
Vacant5.8%
Single-family detached88.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes8.7%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)3.41

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.8%
2000–200918.9%
1990–199914.2%
1980–19893.3%
1970–197919.3%
1960–19698.7%
1950–19593.3%
1940–194910.9%
1939 or earlier19.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.4%
1 bedroom7.6%
2 bedrooms18.9%
3 bedrooms52.4%
4 bedrooms16.0%
5+ bedrooms4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.8%
1 vehicle25.5%
2 vehicles36.7%
3 or more37.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas25.9%
Electricity28.6%
Propane / LP gas24.3%
Wood20.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family15861.0%
Cohabiting couple249.3%
Male householder, no spouse2911.2%
Female householder, no spouse4818.5%
Households with children under 1813150.6%
Households with seniors (65+)7930.5%
Average household size3.25

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married16.3%22.1%
Married66.5%62.1%
Separated0.4%0.0%
Widowed6.6%5.7%
Divorced10.1%10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%
Some HS, no diploma 5.1%
HS graduate 22.0%
Some college, no degree 31.1%
Associate's degree 7.6%
Bachelor's degree 28.2%
Graduate / professional 4.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.6%
Bachelor's or higher32.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool165.1%
Kindergarten4815.4%
Elementary school14346.0%
High school6821.9%
College / grad school3611.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.2%
Manufacturing 22.1%
Construction 9.7%
Finance & real estate 9.7%
Transportation & utilities 4.8%
Information 3.9%
Retail trade 3.0%
Professional & management 3.0%
Agriculture & mining 2.1%
Wholesale trade 2.1%
Other services 1.8%
Public administration 1.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts42.1%
Service10.0%
Sales & office12.1%
Natural resources & construction12.4%
Production & transportation23.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector70.3%
Government20.0%
Self-employed9.1%
Unpaid family workers0.6%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone67.3%
Carpool21.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.2%
Work from home8.0%
Other means0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)15.7

Poverty

All people 12.8%
Under 18 years 14.0%
18 and over 11.9%
Married-couple families 5.1%
Female-led households 41.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.0%
Retirement income8.5%
Supplemental Security2.7%
Cash public assistance0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP12.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.3%
High blood pressure34.1%
High cholesterol35.9%
Diabetes11.1%
Heart disease7.3%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis25.9%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease7.1%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.9%
Binge drinking16.9%
No physical activity22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.1%
Depression19.1%
Fair or poor health13.3%
Poor mental health13.3%
Poor physical health10.2%
No health insurance12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.6%
Visited dentist62.4%
Cholesterol screening89.4%
Teeth loss12.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans6212.6%
Disability%
Any disability9.0%
Under 180.3%
18–64 years6.5%
65 and over46.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance63.9%
Public insurance45.4%
No insurance7.2%
Uninsured under 192.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only75889.9%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)843100.0%
Born in same state843100.0%
Born in different state74388.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab22726.9%
French13716.3%
AncestryCount%
Italian505.9%
English20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access30.7%
Internet access89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66779

What city is ZIP code 66779 in?

ZIP code 66779 is primarily assigned to Uniontown, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66779 in?

ZIP code 66779 falls within Bourbon County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 66779 family-oriented?

41% of residents in ZIP code 66779 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 66779 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 66779 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 66779 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 66779 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 66779 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 66779 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 66779 in?

ZIP code 66779 observes the CST timezone.

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