Zip code 66449: Leonardville, Kansas
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 66449
66449 is a rural zip code in Leonardville, Kansas (Riley County), covering 66 sq mi of land. About 937 people live here, or 14 per square mile. The median resident is 48.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $90,089 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $210,200, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 88% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $946 a month.
25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.1 minutes each way, and 16% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; farming, fishing and forestry; and management. 19% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 66449 compares
- 96thU.S. 10% · KS 9.6%190th of 658 in KS
- Housing vacancy23.3%95thU.S. 10.1% · KS 9.2%116th of 656 in KS
- Median age48.393rdU.S. 38.9 · KS 37.4152nd of 660 in KS
- Homeownership rate87.8%93rdStrengthU.S. 65.2% · KS 67.2%144th of 656 in KS
- 92ndU.S. 17.2% · KS 17%185th of 660 in KS
- Government workers22.8%91stU.S. 14.5% · KS 16.7%169th of 658 in KS
- Uninsured rate13.4%84thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · KS 8.8%94th of 658 in KS
- Veterans7.6%73rdU.S. 6.2% · KS 6.8%254th of 659 in KS
- Work from home15.8%64thU.S. 15.1% · KS 11.8%99th of 659 in KS
- Median household income$90,08962ndU.S. $80,734 · KS $74,275105th of 639 in KS
- Per capita income$42,99458thU.S. $44,673 · KS $40,978137th of 660 in KS
- Broadband access91.8%47thU.S. 91% · KS 90.7%198th of 656 in KS
- 37thU.S. 51.1% · KS 43.5%176th of 628 in KS
- 33rdU.S. 35.7% · KS 35.6%316th of 657 in KS
- Median home value$210,20023rdU.S. $332,700 · KS $217,200136th of 614 in KS
- Residents under 1818.4%21stU.S. 22% · KS 23.8%515th of 660 in KS
- Average commute21.1 min18thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · KS 19.7 min328th of 649 in KS
- 17thU.S. $1,413 · KS $1,060163rd of 517 in KS
- 16thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · KS 0.457358th of 656 in KS
- Median earnings per worker$37,53215thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KS $46,686496th of 657 in KS
- Poverty rate4.6%10thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · KS 11.3%524th of 656 in KS
- Diversity index16.49thU.S. 61.4 · KS 44.7417th of 660 in KS
- Tech workers0.2%4thU.S. 3.8% · KS 3.2%390th of 658 in KS
- Population density14/sq mi2ndU.S. 95/sq mi · KS 36/sq mi285th of 660 in KS
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 5.2% · KS 3.9%454th of 658 in KS
- 2ndU.S. 14.1% · KS 7.4%461st of 660 in KS
- Population9371stU.S. 334,922,499 · KS 2,947,197347th of 660 in KS
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · KS 9.8%608th of 658 in KS
| Measure | 66449 | Riley | KS | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 18.6% | 7.3% | 9.6% | 10% | 190th of 658 | |
| Housing vacancy | 23.3% | 9.9% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 116th of 656 | |
| Median age | 48.3 | 25.5 | 37.4 | 38.9 | 152nd of 660 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 87.8% | 46.1% | 67.2% | 65.2% | 144th of 656 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 25.4% | 10% | 17% | 17.2% | 185th of 660 | |
| Government workers | 22.8% | 32.6% | 16.7% | 14.5% | 169th of 658 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 13.4% | 7% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 94th of 658 | |
| Veterans | 7.6% | 7.7% | 6.8% | 6.2% | 254th of 659 | |
| Work from home | 15.8% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 15.1% | 99th of 659 | |
| Median household income | $90,089 | $61,098 | $74,275 | $80,734 | 105th of 639 | |
| Per capita income | $42,994 | $36,484 | $40,978 | $44,673 | 137th of 660 | |
| Broadband access | 91.8% | 91.9% | 90.7% | 91% | 198th of 656 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 47.2% | 50.8% | 43.5% | 51.1% | 176th of 628 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.8% | 48.9% | 35.6% | 35.7% | 316th of 657 | |
| Median home value | $210,200 | $237,100 | $217,200 | $332,700 | 136th of 614 | |
| Residents under 18 | 18.4% | 16.1% | 23.8% | 22% | 515th of 660 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 21.1 min | 16.3 min | 19.7 min | 26.4 min | 328th of 649 | |
| Median gross rent | $946 | $1,046 | $1,060 | $1,413 | 163rd of 517 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.393 | 0.482 | 0.457 | 0.483 | 358th of 656 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $37,532 | $33,878 | $46,686 | $49,666 | 496th of 657 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 4.6% | 19.9% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 524th of 656 | |
| Diversity index | 16.4 | 43.9 | 44.7 | 61.4 | 417th of 660 | |
| Tech workers | 0.2% | 2.2% | 3.2% | 3.8% | 390th of 658 | |
| Population density | 14/sq mi | 118/sq mi | 36/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 285th of 660 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.1% | 3.8% | 3.9% | 5.2% | 454th of 658 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.4% | 6.7% | 7.4% | 14.1% | 461st of 660 | |
| Population | 937 | 71,946 | 2,947,197 | 334,922,499 | 347th of 660 | |
| Healthcare workers | 2.1% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 9.7% | 608th of 658 |
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
- White91%
- Black0.2%
- Hispanic1%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial7%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 319
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 67.7%
- Married couples
- 59.2%
- Living alone
- 28.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.6%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 416
- Owner-occupied
- 87.8%
- Vacant
- 23.3%
- Median year built
- 1962
- Median rooms
- 6.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 47.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 22.2%
- Home value to income
- 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)
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 | 66449 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $54,500 | $74,888 |
| Service | $16,905 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $16,750 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $33,438 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $30,365 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 97.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 6.8%
- Households with broadband
- 91.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 83.7%
- No internet access
- 6.9%
- Without health insurance
- 13.4%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Leonardville
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Riley County
- Center point
- 39.3901° N, 96.8565° W
- Land area
- 66 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 66449
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66531 | Riley, KS | 5.5 mi | $79,063 |
| 66554 | Randolph, KS | 8 mi | $97,411 |
| 67447 | Green, KS | 8.4 mi | $65,288 |
| 66505 | Manhattan, KS · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 66503 | Manhattan, KS | 12 mi | $97,846 |
| 66520 | Olsburg, KS | 13 mi | $94,911 |
| 67432 | Clay Center, KS | 18 mi | $70,275 |
| 66514 | Milford, KS | 18 mi | $93,889 |
| 67487 | Wakefield, KS | 19 mi | $67,813 |
| 66426 | Fostoria, KS · PO box | 19 mi | — |
| 66933 | Barnes, KS | 20 mi | $55,625 |
| 66506 | Manhattan, KS | 20 mi | — |
Questions about 66449
What city is zip code 66449?
66449 is assigned to Leonardville, Kansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 66449 in?
66449 is in Riley County, Kansas.
What is the population of 66449?
About 937 people live in 66449, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 66449 in?
66449 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 66449?
The median household income in 66449 is $90,089.
What zip codes are near 66449?
The closest zip codes to 66449 are 66531, 66554, 67447, 66505, 66503.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 66449, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.