Zip code 66517: Ogden, Kansas
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 66517
66517 is a suburban zip code in Ogden, Kansas (Riley County), covering 1.8 sq mi of land. About 1,696 people live here, or 926 per square mile. The median resident is 28.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $68,421 a year, 15% below the national median of $80,734. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $156,800, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 60% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,128 a month.
36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.4 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; healthcare; and cleaning and personal care.
How 66517 compares
- Veterans23.8%99thU.S. 6.2% · KS 6.8%8th of 659 in KS
- Government workers24.9%95thU.S. 14.5% · KS 16.7%118th of 658 in KS
- Tech workers8.2%94thU.S. 3.8% · KS 3.2%15th of 658 in KS
- Housing vacancy17.9%91stU.S. 10.1% · KS 9.2%194th of 656 in KS
- Healthcare workers13.2%89thU.S. 9.7% · KS 9.8%128th of 658 in KS
- 86thU.S. 22% · KS 23.8%184th of 660 in KS
- 68thU.S. 5.2% · KS 3.9%104th of 658 in KS
- Diversity index53.658thU.S. 61.4 · KS 44.746th of 660 in KS
- 57thU.S. 35.7% · KS 35.6%119th of 657 in KS
- Population density926/sq mi42ndU.S. 95/sq mi · KS 36/sq mi70th of 660 in KS
- 37thU.S. 51.1% · KS 43.5%175th of 628 in KS
- Uninsured rate5.1%34thU.S. 8.4% · KS 8.8%432nd of 658 in KS
- Median household income$68,42133rdU.S. $80,734 · KS $74,275309th of 639 in KS
- Median gross rent$1,12831stU.S. $1,413 · KS $1,06080th of 517 in KS
- Homeownership rate59.6%31stU.S. 65.2% · KS 67.2%592nd of 656 in KS
- 28thU.S. 14.1% · KS 7.4%154th of 660 in KS
- Average commute22.4 min25thU.S. 26.4 min · KS 19.7 min270th of 649 in KS
- Per capita income$31,26722ndU.S. $44,673 · KS $40,978481st of 660 in KS
- Median earnings per worker$40,05521stU.S. $49,666 · KS $46,686447th of 657 in KS
- Poverty rate5.9%18thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · KS 11.3%467th of 656 in KS
- 15thWeaknessU.S. 91% · KS 90.7%408th of 656 in KS
- Median home value$156,80011thU.S. $332,700 · KS $217,200248th of 614 in KS
- Population1,6962ndU.S. 334,922,499 · KS 2,947,197260th of 660 in KS
- Median age28.42ndU.S. 38.9 · KS 37.4628th of 660 in KS
- Work from home2.1%1stU.S. 15.1% · KS 11.8%579th of 659 in KS
- 1stU.S. 17.2% · KS 17%642nd of 660 in KS
- 1stU.S. 10% · KS 9.6%637th of 658 in KS
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · KS 0.457587th of 656 in KS
| Measure | 66517 | Riley | KS | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans | 23.8% | 7.7% | 6.8% | 6.2% | 8th of 659 | |
| Government workers | 24.9% | 32.6% | 16.7% | 14.5% | 118th of 658 | |
| Tech workers | 8.2% | 2.2% | 3.2% | 3.8% | 15th of 658 | |
| Housing vacancy | 17.9% | 9.9% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 194th of 656 | |
| Healthcare workers | 13.2% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 9.7% | 128th of 658 | |
| Residents under 18 | 27% | 16.1% | 23.8% | 22% | 184th of 660 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6% | 3.8% | 3.9% | 5.2% | 104th of 658 | |
| Diversity index | 53.6 | 43.9 | 44.7 | 61.4 | 46th of 660 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.5% | 48.9% | 35.6% | 35.7% | 119th of 657 | |
| Population density | 926/sq mi | 118/sq mi | 36/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 70th of 660 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 47.4% | 50.8% | 43.5% | 51.1% | 175th of 628 | |
| Uninsured rate | 5.1% | 7% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 432nd of 658 | |
| Median household income | $68,421 | $61,098 | $74,275 | $80,734 | 309th of 639 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,128 | $1,046 | $1,060 | $1,413 | 80th of 517 | |
| Homeownership rate | 59.6% | 46.1% | 67.2% | 65.2% | 592nd of 656 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 4.7% | 6.7% | 7.4% | 14.1% | 154th of 660 | |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 16.3 min | 19.7 min | 26.4 min | 270th of 649 | |
| Per capita income | $31,267 | $36,484 | $40,978 | $44,673 | 481st of 660 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $40,055 | $33,878 | $46,686 | $49,666 | 447th of 657 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 5.9% | 19.9% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 467th of 656 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 86% | 91.9% | 90.7% | 91% | 408th of 656 | |
| Median home value | $156,800 | $237,100 | $217,200 | $332,700 | 248th of 614 | |
| Population | 1,696 | 71,946 | 2,947,197 | 334,922,499 | 260th of 660 | |
| Median age | 28.4 | 25.5 | 37.4 | 38.9 | 628th of 660 | |
| Work from home | 2.1% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 15.1% | 579th of 659 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 6.7% | 10% | 17% | 17.2% | 642nd of 660 | |
| Self-employed workers | 3.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% | 10% | 637th of 658 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.321 | 0.482 | 0.457 | 0.483 | 587th 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
- White65%
- Black11%
- Hispanic17%
- Asian4%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 730
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 68.2%
- Married couples
- 63.6%
- Living alone
- 29.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 23.8%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 889
- Owner-occupied
- 59.6%
- Vacant
- 17.9%
- Median year built
- 1995
- Median rooms
- 4.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 47.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 18.8%
- 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 | 66517 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $42,000 | $74,888 |
| Service | $25,234 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $25,982 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $48,259 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $39,583 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 97.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 16.7%
- Households with broadband
- 86%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 69.2%
- No internet access
- 9%
- Without health insurance
- 5.1%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Ogden
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Riley County
- Center point
- 39.1109° N, 96.7023° W
- Land area
- 1.8 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Ogden82% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 66517
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66442 | Fort Riley, KS | 4.9 mi | $51,610 |
| 66506 | Manhattan, KS | 8.7 mi | — |
| 66514 | Milford, KS | 9.3 mi | $93,889 |
| 66502 | Manhattan, KS | 9.5 mi | $54,833 |
| 66503 | Manhattan, KS | 11 mi | $97,846 |
| 66441 | Junction City, KS | 11 mi | $59,522 |
| 66505 | Manhattan, KS · PO box | 14 mi | — |
| 66531 | Riley, KS | 16 mi | $79,063 |
| 66849 | Dwight, KS | 17 mi | $61,875 |
| 66535 | Saint George, KS | 18 mi | $78,642 |
| 67487 | Wakefield, KS | 20 mi | $67,813 |
| 67431 | Chapman, KS | 20 mi | $82,500 |
Zip codes like 66517 elsewhere
Questions about 66517
What city is zip code 66517?
66517 is assigned to Ogden, Kansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 66517 in?
66517 is in Riley County, Kansas.
What is the population of 66517?
About 1,696 people live in 66517, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 66517 in?
66517 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 66517?
The median household income in 66517 is $68,421.
What zip codes are near 66517?
The closest zip codes to 66517 are 66442, 66506, 66514, 66502, 66503.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 66517, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.