66871 ZIP Code — Waverly, KS

Coffey County, Kansas

ZIP code 66871 is located in Waverly, Kansas, within Coffey County. It covers approximately 132.99 square miles and serves a population of 1,278 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66871

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 $116,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,932. 32% 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 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 66871 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,278

population

132.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66871 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66871

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66871. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waverly	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66510 Melvern (10.6 mi) 66839 Burlington (11.1 mi) 66093 Westphalia (11.4 mi) 66856 Lebo (11.9 mi) 66095 Williamsburg (13.2 mi) 66857 Le Roy (15.9 mi) 66528 Quenemo (16.1 mi) 66032 Garnett (18.6 mi) 66080 Richmond (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,278
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	132.99 sq mi
Water area	0.96 sq mi
Latitude	38.3469
Longitude	-95.6185
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	40.8%	42.8%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	29.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	24.3%	21.0%
Over $200k	3.5%	3.5%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,278

Population

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

$71,932

Median household income

$38,271

Per capita income

$116,100

Median home value

$842

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

496

Housing units

24.2%

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	239	18.7%
18 and over	1,039	81.3%
65 and over	277	21.7%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,259	97.9%
Two or more races	19	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.8%	42.8%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	29.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	24.3%	21.0%
Over $200k	3.5%	3.5%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 25.7%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	25.7%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$71,932

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.0%

$50k–$100k 23.9%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 9.5%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,100
Median rent / month	$842
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	92.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.4%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	14.5%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	5.9%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	34.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	54.4%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	16.3%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	45.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.7%
Electricity	17.6%
Propane / LP gas	40.9%
Fuel oil	3.0%
Wood	4.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	298	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	30	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	81	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	132	24.4%
Households with children under 18	148	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	152	28.1%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.7%	11.6%
Married	63.1%	56.0%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	17.3%
Divorced	8.4%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 26.5%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 18.9%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	24.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	2.3%
Kindergarten	12	5.6%
Elementary school	87	40.3%
High school	81	37.5%
College / grad school	31	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Retail trade 15.9%

Transportation & utilities 15.8%

Construction 9.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.6%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Public administration 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Professional & management 3.9%

Manufacturing 3.8%

Other services 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.4%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	16.8%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 10.0%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 8.4%

Female-led households 20.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.0%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	39.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.4%
Public insurance	29.8%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	15.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,209	94.6%
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)	1,273	99.6%
Born in same state	1,269	99.3%
Born in different state	948	74.2%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.4%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	123	9.6%
Arab	104	8.1%
French	96	7.5%
Polish	21	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	13	1%
English	10	0.8%
Irish	9	0.7%
Dutch	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66871

What city is ZIP code 66871 in?

ZIP code 66871 is primarily assigned to Waverly, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66871 in?

ZIP code 66871 falls within Coffey County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 66871 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 66871 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66871?

The median home value in ZIP code 66871 is $116,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 66871?

ZIP code 66871 has an estimated population of 1,278 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 66871?

The median household income in ZIP code 66871 is $71,932, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 66871 in?

ZIP code 66871 observes the CST timezone.