66550 ZIP Code — Wetmore, KS

Nemaha County, Kansas

ZIP code 66550 is located in Wetmore, Kansas, within Nemaha County. It covers approximately 66.51 square miles and serves a population of 640 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66550

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 $108,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,083. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 66550 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

640

population

66.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66550 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66550

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66550. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wetmore	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66428 Goff (6 mi) 66516 Netawaka (6.6 mi) 66416 Circleville (9.1 mi) 66527 Powhattan (9.4 mi) 66552 Whiting (12.2 mi) 66436 Holton (13.3 mi) 66540 Soldier (13.8 mi) 66425 Fairview (13.9 mi) 66534 Sabetha (15.1 mi) 66439 Horton (15.5 mi) 66538 Seneca (17.5 mi) 66415 Centralia (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	640
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	66.51 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	39.6529
Longitude	-95.8452
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	33.0%	42.4%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	32.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	22.1%	21.0%
Over $200k	4.9%	3.4%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

640

Population

People per sq mi

33.4

Median age

$62,083

Median household income

$28,232

Per capita income

$108,100

Median home value

$919

Median monthly rent

87.9%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

201

Housing units

18.9%

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	246	38.4%
18 and over	394	61.6%
65 and over	90	14.1%
Median age	33.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.7%

Two or more races 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Black or African American 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Asian 0.8%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	577	87.7%
Two or more races	37	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18	2.7%
Black or African American	10	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	1.5%
Asian	5	0.8%
Other race	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.0%	42.4%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	32.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	22.1%	21.0%
Over $200k	4.9%	3.4%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 13.0%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 25.1%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	13.0%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	25.1%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$62,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.0%

$50k–$100k 28.6%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 15.3%

$300k–$500k 11.1%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,100
Median rent / month	$919
Owner occupied	87.9%
Renter occupied	12.1%
Vacant	5.3%
Single-family detached	89.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.3%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	2.6%
1990–1999	5.3%
1980–1989	4.0%
1970–1979	21.1%
1960–1969	14.5%
1950–1959	13.7%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	28.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	33.5%
3 bedrooms	33.5%
4 bedrooms	22.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	14.0%
2 vehicles	42.3%
3 or more	43.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.3%
Electricity	23.3%
Propane / LP gas	30.2%
Wood	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	115	53.5%
Cohabiting couple	10	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	40	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	50	23.3%
Households with children under 18	82	38.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	71	33.0%
Average household size	2.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.7%	19.2%
Married	51.1%	51.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	2.7%	21.5%
Divorced	9.5%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 34.1%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.1%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	11.2%
Kindergarten	4	2.1%
Elementary school	108	57.4%
High school	49	26.1%
College / grad school	6	3.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.5%

Agriculture & mining 16.5%

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Public administration 10.0%

Retail trade 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Other services 3.4%

Professional & management 3.1%

Construction 1.9%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.9%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	13.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	19.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.9%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	12.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.1

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 12.3%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 42.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	19.5%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	68.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	12.2%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	27.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.1%
Public insurance	37.7%
No insurance	0.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	556	86.9%
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)	632	98.8%
Born in same state	632	98.8%
Born in different state	527	82.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.2%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	59	9.2%
Italian	34	5.3%
Dutch	10	1.6%
Polish	8	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	5	0.8%
English	3	0.5%
German	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.6%
Internet access	82.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66550

What city is ZIP code 66550 in?

ZIP code 66550 is primarily assigned to Wetmore, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66550 in?

ZIP code 66550 falls within Nemaha County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 66550 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 66550 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 66550 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 66550 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 66550 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 66550 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 66550 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 66550 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 66550 in?

ZIP code 66550 observes the CST timezone.