Zip code 66422: Emmett, Kansas
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 66422
66422 is a rural zip code in Emmett, Kansas (Pottawatomie County), covering 56 sq mi of land. About 1,228 people live here, or 22 per square mile. The median resident is 14.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $73,257 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 88% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,000 a month.
8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.4 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and management.
How 66422 compares
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · KS 43.5%39th of 628 in KS
- Residents under 1856.3%99thU.S. 22% · KS 23.8%1st of 660 in KS
- Homeownership rate88.3%94thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · KS 67.2%135th of 656 in KS
- Median earnings per worker$66,54984thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · KS $46,68633rd of 657 in KS
- 67thU.S. 10% · KS 9.6%382nd of 658 in KS
- Broadband access93.7%64thU.S. 91% · KS 90.7%131st of 656 in KS
- Average commute27.4 min59thU.S. 26.4 min · KS 19.7 min142nd of 649 in KS
- Median household income$73,25741stU.S. $80,734 · KS $74,275258th of 639 in KS
- Housing vacancy4.3%25thU.S. 10.1% · KS 9.2%555th of 656 in KS
- Median gross rent$1,00021stU.S. $1,413 · KS $1,060135th of 517 in KS
- Veterans3.5%20thU.S. 6.2% · KS 6.8%561st of 659 in KS
- Diversity index19.712thU.S. 61.4 · KS 44.7347th of 660 in KS
- Uninsured rate2.9%12thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · KS 8.8%550th of 658 in KS
- 7thU.S. 14.5% · KS 16.7%601st of 658 in KS
- Poverty rate3.7%5thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · KS 11.3%569th of 656 in KS
- Population density22/sq mi3rdU.S. 95/sq mi · KS 36/sq mi242nd of 660 in KS
- Population1,2282ndU.S. 334,922,499 · KS 2,947,197309th of 660 in KS
- 2ndU.S. 14.1% · KS 7.4%458th of 660 in KS
- 2ndU.S. 9.7% · KS 9.8%563rd of 658 in KS
- Per capita income$15,6021stWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KS $40,978654th of 660 in KS
- Median age14.71stU.S. 38.9 · KS 37.4660th of 660 in KS
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KS 35.6%629th of 657 in KS
- 1stU.S. 15.1% · KS 11.8%644th of 659 in KS
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · KS 3.9%494th of 658 in KS
- 1stU.S. 17.2% · KS 17%650th of 660 in KS
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · KS 3.2%582nd of 658 in KS
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · KS 0.457649th of 656 in KS
| Measure | 66422 | Pottawatomie | KS | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 75% | 36.5% | 43.5% | 51.1% | 39th of 628 | |
| Residents under 18 | 56.3% | 28.8% | 23.8% | 22% | 1st of 660 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 88.3% | 82.2% | 67.2% | 65.2% | 135th of 656 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $66,549 | $52,179 | $46,686 | $49,666 | 33rd of 657 | |
| Self-employed workers | 10.8% | 8.6% | 9.6% | 10% | 382nd of 658 | |
| Broadband access | 93.7% | 92.5% | 90.7% | 91% | 131st of 656 | |
| Average commute | 27.4 min | 23.2 min | 19.7 min | 26.4 min | 142nd of 649 | |
| Median household income | $73,257 | $92,325 | $74,275 | $80,734 | 258th of 639 | |
| Housing vacancy | 4.3% | 8.2% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 555th of 656 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,000 | $924 | $1,060 | $1,413 | 135th of 517 | |
| Veterans | 3.5% | 10.2% | 6.8% | 6.2% | 561st of 659 | |
| Diversity index | 19.7 | 23.5 | 44.7 | 61.4 | 347th of 660 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.9% | 4.7% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 550th of 658 | |
| Government workers | 8% | 25.2% | 16.7% | 14.5% | 601st of 658 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 3.7% | 6.7% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 569th of 656 | |
| Population density | 22/sq mi | 31/sq mi | 36/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 242nd of 660 | |
| Population | 1,228 | 26,204 | 2,947,197 | 334,922,499 | 309th of 660 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.4% | 2.3% | 7.4% | 14.1% | 458th of 660 | |
| Healthcare workers | 4.2% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.7% | 563rd of 658 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $15,602 | $38,494 | $40,978 | $44,673 | 654th of 660 | |
| Median age | 14.7 | 36.4 | 37.4 | 38.9 | 660th of 660 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 8.3% | 38.2% | 35.6% | 35.7% | 629th of 657 | |
| Work from home | 0% | 7.4% | 11.8% | 15.1% | 644th of 659 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0.7% | 2.1% | 3.9% | 5.2% | 494th of 658 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 2.9% | 15.3% | 17% | 17.2% | 650th of 660 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 2.8% | 3.2% | 3.8% | 582nd of 658 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.228 | 0.386 | 0.457 | 0.483 | 649th of 656 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White89%
- Black0%
- Hispanic9%
- Asian0%
- Native American0.6%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial1%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 333
- Average household size
- 3.7
- Family households
- 86.2%
- Married couples
- 85%
- Living alone
- 13.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3.5%
- Male / female
- 42% / 58%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 348
- Owner-occupied
- 88.3%
- Vacant
- 4.3%
- Median year built
- 1986
- Median rooms
- 5.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 75%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 25%
- Home value to income
- —
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 66422 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $58,438 | $74,888 |
| Service | $6,591 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $66,000 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $73,388 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $88,750 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 95.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 0%
- Households with broadband
- 93.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 18%
- No internet access
- 5.4%
- Without health insurance
- 2.9%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Emmett
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Pottawatomie County
- Center point
- 39.3340° N, 96.0840° W
- Land area
- 56 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
66422 spans 2 counties
- Pottawatomie County77% of land
- Jackson County23% of land
Zip codes near 66422
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66536 | Saint Marys, KS | 8.2 mi | $85,568 |
| 66418 | Delia, KS | 8.9 mi | $77,885 |
| 66407 | Belvue, KS | 9.1 mi | $67,750 |
| 66432 | Havensville, KS | 11 mi | $108,818 |
| 66540 | Soldier, KS | 12 mi | $52,368 |
| 66521 | Onaga, KS | 12 mi | $61,250 |
| 66547 | Wamego, KS | 13 mi | $103,454 |
| 66533 | Rossville, KS | 14 mi | $62,237 |
| 66509 | Mayetta, KS | 16 mi | $65,958 |
| 66416 | Circleville, KS | 18 mi | $74,375 |
| 66539 | Silver Lake, KS | 19 mi | $87,554 |
| 66526 | Paxico, KS | 19 mi | $78,750 |
Questions about 66422
What city is zip code 66422?
66422 is assigned to Emmett, Kansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 66422 in?
66422 is mostly in Pottawatomie County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 66422?
About 1,228 people live in 66422, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 66422 in?
66422 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 66422?
The median household income in 66422 is $73,257.
What zip codes are near 66422?
The closest zip codes to 66422 are 66536, 66418, 66407, 66432, 66540.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 66422, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.