66097 ZIP Code — Winchester, KS

Jefferson County, Kansas

ZIP code 66097 is located in Winchester, Kansas, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 49.86 square miles and serves a population of 1,016 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 913.

About ZIP code 66097

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $216,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,510. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 42% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 66097 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,016

population

49.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66097 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66097

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66097. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Winchester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66020 Easton (8 mi) 66060 Nortonville (8.7 mi) 66054 Mc Louth (9.4 mi) 66066 Oskaloosa (10.4 mi) 66088 Valley Falls (11.1 mi) 66016 Cummings (11.2 mi) 66048 Leavenworth (14.1 mi) 66070 Ozawkie (14.4 mi) 66002 Atchison (15.4 mi) 66023 Effingham (15.8 mi) 66086 Tonganoxie (17 mi) 66073 Perry (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,016
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	49.86 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	39.3266
Longitude	-95.2452
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	913

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.1%	33.6%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	42.5%	37.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	24.9%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.4%	4.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,016

Population

People per sq mi

50.4

Median age

$58,510

Median household income

$35,774

Per capita income

$216,200

Median home value

$847

Median monthly rent

87.8%

Home ownership

2.6%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

442

Housing units

23.4%

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	183	18.0%
18 and over	833	82.0%
65 and over	293	28.8%
Median age	50.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.2%

Two or more races 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,008	99.2%
Two or more races	6	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.1%	33.6%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	42.5%	37.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	24.9%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.4%	4.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 25.3%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	25.3%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$58,510

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 31.4%

$300k–$500k 18.3%

$500k–$1M 8.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$216,200
Median rent / month	$847
Owner occupied	87.8%
Renter occupied	12.2%
Vacant	12.1%
Single-family detached	80.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	10.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	3.6%
1990–1999	27.1%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	15.6%
1950–1959	1.0%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	13.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	56.6%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	8.3%
2 vehicles	23.0%
3 or more	60.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.2%
Electricity	8.7%
Propane / LP gas	44.1%
Wood	8.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	272	62.5%
Cohabiting couple	7	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	74	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	82	18.9%
Households with children under 18	98	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	210	48.3%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.2%	22.8%
Married	65.5%	58.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	2.1%	13.0%
Divorced	9.2%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 43.2%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	23.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	78	42.2%
High school	82	44.3%
College / grad school	25	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.5%

Manufacturing 14.1%

Retail trade 9.0%

Professional & management 7.9%

Public administration 7.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Construction 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Other services 5.1%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.0%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	11.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.0%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	11.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 2.6%

Under 18 years 1.1%

18 and over 3.0%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 9.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.6%
Retirement income	34.5%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	123	14.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	49.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.2%
Public insurance	35.3%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	998	98.2%
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)	1,016	100.0%
Born in same state	1,016	100.0%
Born in different state	794	78.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	85	8.4%
French	80	7.9%
Arab	53	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	27	2.7%
English	8	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	77.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66097

What city is ZIP code 66097 in?

ZIP code 66097 is primarily assigned to Winchester, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66097 in?

ZIP code 66097 falls within Jefferson County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 66097 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 66097 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 66097 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 66097 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 66097 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 66097 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 66097 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 66097 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 66097 in?

ZIP code 66097 observes the CST timezone.