66873 ZIP Code — Wilsey, KS

Morris County, Kansas

ZIP code 66873 is located in Wilsey, Kansas, within Morris County. It covers approximately 77.07 square miles and serves a population of 228 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785/620.

About ZIP code 66873

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 $49,600.

Median household income is $60,536. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 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 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 66873 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

228

population

77.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66873 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66873

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66873. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wilsey	Acceptable
Wilsey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66838 Burdick (7.8 mi) 66846 Council Grove (8.6 mi) 67449 Herington (12.6 mi) 66872 White City (12.9 mi) 66869 Strong City (14.8 mi) 66849 Dwight (15.9 mi) 66850 Elmdale (16.1 mi) 66859 Lost Springs (16.5 mi) 66858 Lincolnville (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	228
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	77.07 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	38.6162
Longitude	-96.6712
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	785/620

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.7%	48.4%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	30.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	16.5%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

228

Population

People per sq mi

50.5

Median age

$60,536

Median household income

$41,154

Per capita income

$49,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

156

Housing units

19.3%

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	27	11.8%
18 and over	201	88.2%
65 and over	61	26.8%
Median age	50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 1.3%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	223	95.7%
Hispanic or Latino	5	2.1%
Other race	3	1.3%
Two or more races	2	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.7%	48.4%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	30.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	16.5%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 18.4%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	18.4%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	24.3%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$60,536

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 50.5%

$50k–$100k 34.0%

$100k–$150k 3.9%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$300k–$500k 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$49,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	34.0%
Single-family detached	71.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	48.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.3%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	48.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.5%
Electricity	16.5%
Wood	34.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	48	46.6%
Cohabiting couple	9	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	23	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	23	22.3%
Households with children under 18	21	20.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	39	37.9%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	25.5%
Married	52.3%	51.0%
Separated	4.5%	0.0%
Widowed	6.3%	2.0%
Divorced	6.3%	21.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.5%

HS graduate 55.2%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 3.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 10.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.5%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	1	4.3%
High school	21	91.3%
College / grad school	1	4.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.2%

Transportation & utilities 15.0%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Professional & management 14.2%

Construction 5.8%

Retail trade 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Public administration 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Information 1.7%

Other services 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.8%
Service	7.5%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	32.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.8%
Government	31.7%
Self-employed	12.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	0.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	12.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	17.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	8.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.2%
Public insurance	33.8%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	223	97.8%
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)	225	98.7%
Born in same state	225	98.7%
Born in different state	180	78.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	1.3%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	58	25.4%
French	38	16.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	23	10.1%
Dutch	21	9.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.2%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66873

What city is ZIP code 66873 in?

ZIP code 66873 is primarily assigned to Wilsey, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66873 in?

ZIP code 66873 falls within Morris County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 66873 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 66873 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 66873 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 66873 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 66873 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 66873 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66873?

The median home value in ZIP code 66873 is $49,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 66873 in?

ZIP code 66873 observes the CST timezone.