66547 ZIP Code — Wamego, KS
Pottawatomie County, Kansas
ZIP code 66547 is located in Wamego, Kansas, within Pottawatomie County. It covers approximately 133.15 square miles and serves a population of 8,379 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.
About ZIP code 66547
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $207,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $95,321. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
8,379
population
133.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
66547 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 66547
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66547. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wamego | Acceptable |
| Wamego | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
66407 Belvue (6.1 mi)
66535 Saint George (7.9 mi)
66536 Saint Marys (12 mi)
66526 Paxico (13.1 mi)
66521 Onaga (13.6 mi)
66549 Westmoreland (13.7 mi)
66422 Emmett (13.8 mi)
66502 Manhattan (14.7 mi)
66506 Manhattan (15.8 mi)
66401 Alma (19.6 mi)
66533 Rossville (19.7 mi)
66503 Manhattan (19.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,379 |
| Population density | 63 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 20 |
| County FIPS | 149 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 133.15 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.74 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.2585 |
| Longitude | -96.2978 |
| 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% | 37.4% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.1% | 35.3% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.1% | 23.4% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 3.9% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
8,379
Population
63
People per sq mi
39.7
Median age
$95,321
Median household income
$39,656
Per capita income
$207,500
Median home value
$1,019
Median monthly rent
81.9%
Home ownership
5.1%
Poverty rate
2.3%
Unemployment
2,759
Housing units
42.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
195
Under 5
184
345
5–9
324
377
10–14
354
342
15–19
322
259
20–24
244
427
25–34
401
528
35–44
495
693
45–54
651
314
55–59
294
205
60–64
193
364
65–74
342
157
75–84
148
114
85+
107
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,348 | 28.0% |
| 18 and over | 6,031 | 72.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,232 | 14.7% |
| Median age | 39.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.8%
Two or more races
5.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3.5%
Black or African American
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,712 | 88.8% |
| Two or more races | 511 | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 305 | 3.5% |
| Black or African American | 142 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.9% | 37.4% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.1% | 35.3% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.1% | 23.4% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 3.9% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
1.3%
$10k–$15k
0.7%
$15k–$25k
11.2%
$25k–$35k
7.0%
$35k–$50k
4.1%
$50k–$75k
14.5%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
25.6%
$150k–$200k
12.7%
$200k+
8.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.7% |
| $200k+ | 8.6% |
| Median income | $95,321 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.5%
$50k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
7.6%
$150k–$200k
23.6%
$200k–$300k
23.5%
$300k–$500k
20.6%
$500k–$1M
8.1%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $207,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,019 |
| Owner occupied | 81.9% |
| Renter occupied | 18.1% |
| Vacant | 8.7% |
| Single-family detached | 84.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.84 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 13.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.7% |
| 3 or more | 37.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.8% |
| Electricity | 17.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 19.8% |
| Wood | 2.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,775 | 58.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 242 | 8.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 360 | 11.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 640 | 21.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,198 | 39.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 869 | 28.8% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.2% | 20.4% |
| Married | 55.4% | 58.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.1%
HS graduate
20.5%
Some college, no degree
22.5%
Associate's degree
11.2%
Bachelor's degree
26.9%
Graduate / professional
15.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 42.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 47 | 1.9% |
| Kindergarten | 174 | 7.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,156 | 47.7% |
| High school | 622 | 25.6% |
| College / grad school | 427 | 17.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.7%
Public administration
8.4%
Construction
7.8%
Professional & management
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.2%
Manufacturing
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Retail trade
6.4%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Other services
4.0%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.0% |
| Service | 11.1% |
| Sales & office | 17.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.3% |
| Production & transportation | 14.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.4% |
| Government | 28.4% |
| Self-employed | 3.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.8% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 5.7% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.9 |
Poverty
All people
5.1%
Under 18 years
10.6%
18 and over
3.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
44.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.7% |
| Retirement income | 30.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| High blood pressure | 31.8% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 22.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.3% |
| Binge drinking | 18.9% |
| No physical activity | 20.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.0% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 12.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.8% |
| Visited dentist | 69.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 11.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 602 | 10.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.1% |
| 18–64 years | 11.7% |
| 65 and over | 13.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 88.4% |
| Public insurance | 24.8% |
| No insurance | 3.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,000 | 95.5% |
| 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) | 8,267 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 8,149 | 97.3% |
| Born in different state | 6,233 | 74.4% |
| Foreign born | 118 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 112 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 94 | 83.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,111 | 13.3% |
| Italian | 942 | 11.2% |
| Arab | 416 | 5% |
| English | 90 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 41 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 17 | 0.2% |
| German | 15 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.0% |
| Internet access | 96.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66547
What city is ZIP code 66547 in?
ZIP code 66547 is primarily assigned to Wamego, Kansas.
What county is ZIP code 66547 in?
ZIP code 66547 falls within Pottawatomie County, Kansas.
Is ZIP code 66547 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 66547 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 66547 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 66547 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 66547?
ZIP code 66547 has an estimated population of 8,379 residents, with a density of 63 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 66547?
The median household income in ZIP code 66547 is $95,321, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 66547 in?
ZIP code 66547 observes the CST timezone.