66549 ZIP Code — Westmoreland, KS

Pottawatomie County, Kansas

ZIP code 66549 is located in Westmoreland, Kansas, within Pottawatomie County. It covers approximately 181.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,427 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66549

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 $187,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,654. 37% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 66549 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,427

population

181.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66549 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66549

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66549. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Westmoreland	Acceptable
Westmoreland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66520 Olsburg (11.1 mi) 66521 Onaga (11.4 mi) 66535 Saint George (12.8 mi) 66547 Wamego (13.7 mi) 66554 Randolph (17.3 mi) 66407 Belvue (17.5 mi) 66506 Manhattan (18.5 mi) 66503 Manhattan (18.5 mi) 66427 Frankfort (18.8 mi) 66502 Manhattan (19.3 mi) 66411 Blue Rapids (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,427
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	181.96 sq mi
Water area	0.55 sq mi
Latitude	39.4327
Longitude	-96.4203
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	32.1%	37.4%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	45.2%	35.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	23.4%	21.0%
Over $200k	6.3%	3.9%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,427

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$63,654

Median household income

$32,898

Per capita income

$187,700

Median home value

$948

Median monthly rent

80.4%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

524

Housing units

23.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

109

45–54

116

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	266	18.6%
18 and over	1,161	81.4%
65 and over	187	13.1%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Black or African American 1.5%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,378	96%
Black or African American	22	1.5%
Two or more races	20	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.1%	37.4%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	45.2%	35.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	23.4%	21.0%
Over $200k	6.3%	3.9%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 9.5%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 21.3%

$75k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	9.5%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	21.3%
$75k–$100k	19.6%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$63,654

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.4%

$50k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k–$300k 21.2%

$300k–$500k 10.9%

$500k–$1M 8.5%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$187,700
Median rent / month	$948
Owner occupied	80.4%
Renter occupied	19.6%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	85.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.4%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	12.5%
1990–1999	20.1%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	35.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	39.3%
4 bedrooms	21.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	20.3%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	41.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.6%
Electricity	13.1%
Propane / LP gas	26.1%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	13.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	293	50.3%
Cohabiting couple	65	11.2%
Male householder, no spouse	80	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	144	24.7%
Households with children under 18	150	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	137	23.5%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	30.5%
Married	50.3%	46.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	8.3%	14.1%
Divorced	13.3%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 42.7%

Some college, no degree 27.0%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.2%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.4%
Bachelor's or higher	23.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	8.5%
Kindergarten	17	6.3%
Elementary school	99	36.5%
High school	59	21.8%
College / grad school	73	26.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.6%

Agriculture & mining 14.8%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Construction 11.3%

Public administration 8.3%

Professional & management 6.5%

Retail trade 6.4%

Other services 4.9%

Information 1.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.5%
Service	22.2%
Sales & office	10.1%
Natural resources & construction	19.6%
Production & transportation	10.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.9%
Government	24.7%
Self-employed	14.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.1%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	14.5%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 11.8%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 40.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	31.3%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	68.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	18.0%
65 and over	47.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.9%
Public insurance	34.9%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,332	93.3%
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)	1,427	100.0%
Born in same state	1,427	100.0%
Born in different state	1,004	70.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	199	13.9%
French	166	11.6%
Arab	111	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	64	4.5%
English	12	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66549

What city is ZIP code 66549 in?

ZIP code 66549 is primarily assigned to Westmoreland, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66549 in?

ZIP code 66549 falls within Pottawatomie County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 66549 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 66549 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 66549 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 66549 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66549?

The median home value in ZIP code 66549 is $187,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 66549?

ZIP code 66549 has an estimated population of 1,427 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 66549 in?

ZIP code 66549 observes the CST timezone.