66090 ZIP Code — Wathena, KS

Doniphan County, Kansas

ZIP code 66090 is located in Wathena, Kansas, within Doniphan County. It covers approximately 81.85 square miles and serves a population of 2,506 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785/913.

About ZIP code 66090

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 $127,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,000. 30% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 66090 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,506
population
81.85
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
66090 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 66090

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66090. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Wathena Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
64505 Saint Joseph (7 mi) 64501 Saint Joseph (7.3 mi) 64504 Saint Joseph (7.6 mi) 64421 Amazonia (8 mi) 64506 Saint Joseph (8.9 mi) 64503 Saint Joseph (9.5 mi) 66087 Troy (10.5 mi) 64507 Saint Joseph (11.5 mi) 66008 Bendena (12.3 mi) 64485 Savannah (12.6 mi) 64440 De Kalb (14.7 mi) 64448 Faucett (15.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,506
Population density 31 / sq mi
State FIPS 20
County FIPS 043
Geography
Land area 81.85 sq mi
Water area 2.19 sq mi
Latitude 39.7862
Longitude -94.9713
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 785/913
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.5% 49.1% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 32.8% 31.7% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 19.0% 17.0% 21.0%
Over $200k 0.6% 2.2% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,506
Population
31
People per sq mi
44.5
Median age
$69,000
Median household income
$33,794
Per capita income
$127,700
Median home value
$687
Median monthly rent
79.4%
Home ownership
11.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
1,027
Housing units
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
81
Under 5
83
83
5–9
85
50
10–14
52
46
15–19
47
70
20–24
72
156
25–34
161
150
35–44
156
176
45–54
182
126
55–59
131
68
60–64
70
105
65–74
108
85
75–84
89
36
85+
38
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1850620.2%
18 and over2,00079.8%
65 and over46118.4%
Median age44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%
Two or more races 1.3%
Black or African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White2,45297.7%
Two or more races331.3%
Black or African American120.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander50.2%
Hispanic or Latino40.2%
Other race40.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.5% 49.1% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 32.8% 31.7% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 19.0% 17.0% 21.0%
Over $200k 0.6% 2.2% 5.7%
Under $10k 8.4%
$10k–$15k 2.0%
$15k–$25k 7.3%
$25k–$35k 12.0%
$35k–$50k 9.7%
$50k–$75k 11.5%
$75k–$100k 20.7%
$100k–$150k 16.9%
$150k–$200k 9.3%
$200k+ 2.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.4%
$10k–$15k2.0%
$15k–$25k7.3%
$25k–$35k12.0%
$35k–$50k9.7%
$50k–$75k11.5%
$75k–$100k20.7%
$100k–$150k16.9%
$150k–$200k9.3%
$200k+2.2%
Median income$69,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.1%
$50k–$100k 17.9%
$100k–$150k 30.7%
$150k–$200k 15.2%
$200k–$300k 8.5%
$300k–$500k 15.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$127,700
Median rent / month$687
Owner occupied79.4%
Renter occupied20.6%
Vacant17.1%
Single-family detached74.9%
Large apartment buildings0.3%
Mobile homes12.8%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.51

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.6%
2000–200912.4%
1990–199913.5%
1980–19897.2%
1970–197916.2%
1960–196910.0%
1950–19595.7%
1940–19498.1%
1939 or earlier23.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.2%
1 bedroom8.5%
2 bedrooms30.8%
3 bedrooms40.2%
4 bedrooms14.9%
5+ bedrooms4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.6%
1 vehicle27.0%
2 vehicles42.7%
3 or more24.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas65.3%
Electricity19.9%
Propane / LP gas12.0%
Fuel oil1.4%
Wood0.9%
No fuel used0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family49448.1%
Cohabiting couple706.8%
Male householder, no spouse22021.4%
Female householder, no spouse24223.6%
Households with children under 1828527.8%
Households with seniors (65+)28928.2%
Average household size2.41

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.1%20.0%
Married53.7%53.3%
Separated0.5%1.8%
Widowed5.8%9.4%
Divorced14.9%15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%
Some HS, no diploma 6.4%
HS graduate 35.1%
Some college, no degree 29.3%
Associate's degree 10.5%
Bachelor's degree 9.0%
Graduate / professional 6.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.6%
Bachelor's or higher15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool4510.6%
Kindergarten327.5%
Elementary school20848.8%
High school8018.8%
College / grad school6114.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%
Manufacturing 22.9%
Retail trade 11.3%
Construction 7.0%
Professional & management 6.0%
Public administration 6.0%
Transportation & utilities 5.6%
Finance & real estate 5.4%
Agriculture & mining 5.1%
Wholesale trade 3.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%
Other services 1.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.9%
Service16.9%
Sales & office16.7%
Natural resources & construction13.9%
Production & transportation19.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.5%
Government11.0%
Self-employed6.8%
Unpaid family workers1.7%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone89.0%
Carpool2.3%
Public transit0.9%
Walk1.6%
Work from home5.5%
Other means0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)19.5

Poverty

All people 11.0%
Under 18 years 12.5%
18 and over 10.6%
Married-couple families 9.7%
Female-led households 17.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security30.2%
Retirement income23.6%
Supplemental Security3.1%
Cash public assistance0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP8.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.7%
High blood pressure38.8%
High cholesterol38.0%
Diabetes12.6%
Heart disease8.3%
Stroke3.9%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis28.4%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease8.9%
Cancer7.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.3%
Binge drinking16.2%
No physical activity27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.3%
Depression20.4%
Fair or poor health17.5%
Poor mental health14.7%
Poor physical health12.4%
No health insurance15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.6%
Visited dentist58.8%
Cholesterol screening87.9%
Teeth loss18.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1206.0%
Disability%
Any disability12.4%
Under 183.2%
18–64 years8.0%
65 and over39.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance73.4%
Public insurance29.1%
No insurance7.7%
Uninsured under 197.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,34293.5%
Spanish170.7%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander170.7%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,48599.2%
Born in same state2,46798.4%
Born in different state65626.2%
Foreign born180.7%
Naturalized citizen210.8%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian35114%
French32412.9%
Arab2429.7%
AncestryCount%
English110.4%
Dutch80.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.9%
Internet access91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66090

What city is ZIP code 66090 in?

ZIP code 66090 is primarily assigned to Wathena, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66090 in?

ZIP code 66090 falls within Doniphan County, Kansas.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66090?

The median home value in ZIP code 66090 is $127,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 66090?

ZIP code 66090 has an estimated population of 2,506 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 66090?

The median household income in ZIP code 66090 is $69,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 66090 in?

ZIP code 66090 observes the CST timezone.

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