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66968
66968 ZIP Code — Washington, KS
Washington County, Kansas
ZIP code 66968 is located in
Washington ,
Kansas ,
within Washington County .
It covers approximately 132.64 square miles and serves a population of
1,309 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 785 .
About ZIP code 66968
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 $97,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $53,603. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 43% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 66968 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,309
Population density
10 / sq mi
State FIPS
20
County FIPS
201
Geography
Land area
132.64 sq mi
Water area
0.85 sq mi
Latitude
39.8639
Longitude
-97.0496
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
785
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.1%
49.4%
41.1%
$50k – $100k
33.6%
36.9%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
8.6%
11.2%
21.0%
Over $200k
1.6%
2.5%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$53,603
Median household income
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 257 19.6% 18 and over 1,052 80.4% 65 and over 408 31.2% Median age 52.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.1%
Group Count % White 1,223 89.4% Hispanic or Latino 59 4.3% Other race 49 3.6% Two or more races 31 2.3% Asian 5 0.4% Black or African American 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.1%
49.4%
41.1%
$50k – $100k
33.6%
36.9%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
8.6%
11.2%
21.0%
Over $200k
1.6%
2.5%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.2% $10k–$15k 0.5% $15k–$25k 6.0% $25k–$35k 21.1% $35k–$50k 17.0% $50k–$75k 24.5% $75k–$100k 15.9% $100k–$150k 6.6% $150k–$200k 3.3% $200k+ 3.0% Median income $53,603
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $97,300 Median rent / month $544 Owner occupied 76.4% Renter occupied 23.6% Vacant 12.4% Single-family detached 84.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 1.5% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.05
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.3% 2000–2009 2.1% 1990–1999 4.8% 1980–1989 3.9% 1970–1979 14.3% 1960–1969 14.9% 1950–1959 15.7% 1940–1949 8.5% 1939 or earlier 35.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.4% 1 bedroom 15.2% 2 bedrooms 29.1% 3 bedrooms 35.8% 4 bedrooms 12.8% 5+ bedrooms 5.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.5% 1 vehicle 29.2% 2 vehicles 42.5% 3 or more 24.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 72.3% Electricity 16.2% Propane / LP gas 4.6% Fuel oil 4.9% Wood 2.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 332 52.2% Cohabiting couple 6 0.9% Male householder, no spouse 193 30.3% Female householder, no spouse 105 16.5% Households with children under 18 138 21.7% Households with seniors (65+) 266 41.8% Average household size 2.00
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 12.7% 9.0% Married 55.4% 67.0% Separated 0.0% 0.6% Widowed 19.2% 12.1% Divorced 12.8% 11.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.5% Bachelor's or higher 16.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 21 9.1% Kindergarten 18 7.8% Elementary school 128 55.7% High school 48 20.9% College / grad school 15 6.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.3%
Agriculture & mining
14.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Public administration
3.4%
Professional & management
3.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.6% Service 22.1% Sales & office 14.4% Natural resources & construction 13.8% Production & transportation 15.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.6% Government 16.4% Self-employed 10.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.8% Carpool 4.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.8% Work from home 4.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 15.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 43.2% Retirement income 23.7% Supplemental Security 6.9% Cash public assistance 2.4% Food stamps / SNAP 5.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.4% High blood pressure 39.3% High cholesterol 38.1% Diabetes 12.8% Heart disease 8.9% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 9.3% Arthritis 31.1% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 8.4% Cancer 9.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.9% Binge drinking 14.9% No physical activity 26.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.2% Depression 18.3% Fair or poor health 15.6% Poor mental health 12.7% Poor physical health 11.5% No health insurance 13.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.1% Visited dentist 62.9% Cholesterol screening 90.9% Teeth loss 14.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 144 13.7%
Disability % Any disability 11.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 12.9% 65 and over 17.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 77.0% Public insurance 40.3% No insurance 4.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,253 95.7% Spanish 31 2.5% Other Indo-European 22 1.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 9 0.7% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,283 98.0% Born in same state 1,283 98.0% Born in different state 914 69.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 26 2.0% Not a US citizen 15 57.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 165 12.6% French 128 9.8% Arab 123 9.4%
Ancestry Count % German 23 1.8% Dutch 8 0.6% English 7 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 48.6% Internet access 80.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66968
What city is ZIP code 66968 in?
ZIP code 66968 is primarily assigned to Washington, Kansas.
What county is ZIP code 66968 in?
ZIP code 66968 falls within Washington County, Kansas.
Does ZIP code 66968 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 66968 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 66968 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 66968 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 66968 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 66968 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66968?
The median home value in ZIP code 66968 is $97,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 66968 in?
ZIP code 66968 observes the CST timezone.
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