66872 ZIP Code — White City, KS

Morris County, Kansas

ZIP code 66872 is located in White City, Kansas, within Morris County. It covers approximately 139.67 square miles and serves a population of 904 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66872

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

Median household income is $49,762. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 25% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 66872 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

904
population
139.67
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
66872 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 66872

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City Status
White City Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
67449 Herington (9.7 mi) 67492 Woodbine (9.9 mi) 66849 Dwight (11.5 mi) 66873 Wilsey (12.9 mi) 66441 Junction City (14.4 mi) 66838 Burdick (15 mi) 66846 Council Grove (15.8 mi) 67431 Chapman (18.1 mi) 66834 Alta Vista (18.1 mi) 67441 Enterprise (18.1 mi) 66859 Lost Springs (18.5 mi) 67451 Hope (19.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 904
Population density 6 / sq mi
State FIPS 20
County FIPS 127
Geography
Land area 139.67 sq mi
Water area 0.45 sq mi
Latitude 38.7828
Longitude -96.7792
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 57.1% 48.4% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 27.0% 30.1% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 13.2% 16.5% 21.0%
Over $200k 2.7% 5.0% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

904
Population
6
People per sq mi
56.5
Median age
$49,762
Median household income
$30,359
Per capita income
$82,100
Median home value
$1,016
Median monthly rent
81.8%
Home ownership
14.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
449
Housing units
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
29
Under 5
24
9
5–9
8
18
10–14
14
27
15–19
21
28
20–24
22
41
25–34
34
46
35–44
37
45
45–54
36
55
55–59
44
29
60–64
23
74
65–74
60
48
75–84
38
52
85+
42
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1813314.7%
18 and over77185.3%
65 and over31434.7%
Median age56.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 3.2%
Other race 3%
Two or more races 1.5%
GroupCount%
White83287.9%
Hispanic or Latino424.4%
Asian303.2%
Other race283%
Two or more races141.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 57.1% 48.4% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 27.0% 30.1% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 13.2% 16.5% 21.0%
Over $200k 2.7% 5.0% 5.7%
Under $10k 2.8%
$10k–$15k 2.1%
$15k–$25k 21.8%
$25k–$35k 12.8%
$35k–$50k 10.9%
$50k–$75k 23.0%
$75k–$100k 8.8%
$100k–$150k 8.8%
$150k–$200k 5.9%
$200k+ 3.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.8%
$10k–$15k2.1%
$15k–$25k21.8%
$25k–$35k12.8%
$35k–$50k10.9%
$50k–$75k23.0%
$75k–$100k8.8%
$100k–$150k8.8%
$150k–$200k5.9%
$200k+3.1%
Median income$49,762

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.0%
$50k–$100k 35.1%
$100k–$150k 11.9%
$150k–$200k 13.9%
$200k–$300k 14.5%
$300k–$500k 1.7%
$500k–$1M 2.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$82,100
Median rent / month$1,016
Owner occupied81.8%
Renter occupied18.2%
Vacant19.8%
Single-family detached92.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes6.8%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.10

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.1%
2000–20096.1%
1990–19995.1%
1980–198910.6%
1970–19798.4%
1960–19691.5%
1950–195915.0%
1940–19495.5%
1939 or earlier42.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.2%
2 bedrooms18.4%
3 bedrooms60.8%
4 bedrooms14.8%
5+ bedrooms2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.7%
1 vehicle20.9%
2 vehicles41.9%
3 or more36.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas43.8%
Electricity13.0%
Propane / LP gas28.2%
Fuel oil0.2%
Wood10.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family24959.0%
Cohabiting couple276.4%
Male householder, no spouse8319.7%
Female householder, no spouse6314.9%
Households with children under 185914.0%
Households with seniors (65+)20849.3%
Average household size2.14

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married16.5%18.6%
Married66.3%52.8%
Separated1.8%0.0%
Widowed9.5%12.5%
Divorced5.9%16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%
Some HS, no diploma 7.0%
HS graduate 33.4%
Some college, no degree 30.8%
Associate's degree 8.0%
Bachelor's degree 7.2%
Graduate / professional 9.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.2%
Bachelor's or higher17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1411.7%
Kindergarten32.5%
Elementary school4335.8%
High school3730.8%
College / grad school2319.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 18.1%
Education & healthcare 11.1%
Manufacturing 10.0%
Professional & management 9.5%
Public administration 9.5%
Transportation & utilities 8.4%
Wholesale trade 7.8%
Retail trade 7.8%
Information 5.1%
Construction 4.9%
Finance & real estate 3.8%
Other services 3.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.2%
Service14.6%
Sales & office14.3%
Natural resources & construction14.1%
Production & transportation27.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector65.1%
Government17.0%
Self-employed17.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.3%
Carpool9.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.9%
Work from home7.5%
Other means2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)25.6

Poverty

All people 14.7%
Under 18 years 25.6%
18 and over 12.8%
Married-couple families 20.9%
Female-led households 32.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security51.7%
Retirement income44.5%
Supplemental Security1.4%
Cash public assistance0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP4.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.2%
High blood pressure35.4%
High cholesterol35.0%
Diabetes11.2%
Heart disease7.3%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis25.6%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease7.2%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.9%
Binge drinking16.8%
No physical activity23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.5%
Depression19.3%
Fair or poor health14.2%
Poor mental health13.6%
Poor physical health10.5%
No health insurance13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.9%
Visited dentist61.9%
Cholesterol screening89.2%
Teeth loss14.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans19024.7%
Disability%
Any disability27.7%
Under 1811.3%
18–64 years23.8%
65 and over40.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance65.4%
Public insurance45.8%
No insurance11.2%
Uninsured under 1915.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only85194.1%
Spanish445.2%
Other Indo-European141.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages303.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)87296.5%
Born in same state85194.1%
Born in different state54960.7%
Foreign born212.3%
Naturalized citizen323.5%
Not a US citizen1134.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian14215.7%
Arab10211.3%
AncestryCount%
French505.5%
Polish30.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access46.7%
Internet access92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66872

What city is ZIP code 66872 in?

ZIP code 66872 is primarily assigned to White City, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66872 in?

ZIP code 66872 falls within Morris County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 66872 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 66872 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 66872 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 66872 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 66872 have a large veteran population?

25% of civilians in ZIP code 66872 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 66872 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 66872 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 66872 in?

ZIP code 66872 observes the CST timezone.

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