Zip code 66851: Florence, Kansas
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 66851
66851 is a rural zip code in Florence, Kansas (Marion County), covering 67 sq mi of land. About 659 people live here, or 10 per square mile. The median resident is 51.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $48,162 a year, 40% below the national median of $80,734. 20% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $63,400, or 1.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 67% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $832 a month.
20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.8 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; transportation and moving goods; and construction and repair. 24% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 66851 compares
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · KS 43.5%29th of 628 in KS
- 99thU.S. 10% · KS 9.6%88th of 658 in KS
- Median age51.896thU.S. 38.9 · KS 37.4102nd of 660 in KS
- 95thU.S. 17.2% · KS 17%149th of 660 in KS
- Government workers23.6%93rdU.S. 14.5% · KS 16.7%152nd of 658 in KS
- Housing vacancy17.8%91stU.S. 10.1% · KS 9.2%195th of 656 in KS
- Veterans10.1%90thU.S. 6.2% · KS 6.8%118th of 659 in KS
- Average commute32.8 min86thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · KS 19.7 min50th of 649 in KS
- Poverty rate20%84thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KS 11.3%71st of 656 in KS
- Homeownership rate67.4%47thU.S. 65.2% · KS 67.2%546th of 656 in KS
- 31stU.S. 0.483 · KS 0.457255th of 656 in KS
- 23rdU.S. 5.2% · KS 3.9%230th of 658 in KS
- 19thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KS 35.6%458th of 657 in KS
- Per capita income$28,89616thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KS $40,978552nd of 660 in KS
- Diversity index23.516thU.S. 61.4 · KS 44.7284th of 660 in KS
- Uninsured rate2.9%12thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · KS 8.8%549th of 658 in KS
- 9thU.S. $1,413 · KS $1,060249th of 517 in KS
- Median household income$48,1627thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KS $74,275595th of 639 in KS
- Residents under 1814.6%7thU.S. 22% · KS 23.8%574th of 660 in KS
- Median earnings per worker$34,4327thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KS $46,686578th of 657 in KS
- Work from home3.6%4thU.S. 15.1% · KS 11.8%525th of 659 in KS
- 3rdU.S. 14.1% · KS 7.4%443rd of 660 in KS
- Population6591stU.S. 334,922,499 · KS 2,947,197410th of 660 in KS
- Population density10/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · KS 36/sq mi339th of 660 in KS
- Median home value$63,4001stU.S. $332,700 · KS $217,200574th of 614 in KS
- Broadband access67.4%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · KS 90.7%629th of 656 in KS
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · KS 3.2%536th of 658 in KS
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · KS 9.8%591st of 658 in KS
| Measure | 66851 | Marion | KS | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 84% | 36.5% | 43.5% | 51.1% | 29th of 628 | |
| Self-employed workers | 24.3% | 15.9% | 9.6% | 10% | 88th of 658 | |
| Median age | 51.8 | 43.5 | 37.4 | 38.9 | 102nd of 660 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 27% | 23.7% | 17% | 17.2% | 149th of 660 | |
| Government workers | 23.6% | 18.8% | 16.7% | 14.5% | 152nd of 658 | |
| Housing vacancy | 17.8% | 16.6% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 195th of 656 | |
| Veterans | 10.1% | 5.8% | 6.8% | 6.2% | 118th of 659 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 32.8 min | 22 min | 19.7 min | 26.4 min | 50th of 649 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 20% | 9.2% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 71st of 656 | |
| Homeownership rate | 67.4% | 81.3% | 67.2% | 65.2% | 546th of 656 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.413 | 0.440 | 0.457 | 0.483 | 255th of 656 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.9% | 5.2% | 230th of 658 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 19.6% | 30.4% | 35.6% | 35.7% | 458th of 657 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $28,896 | $35,893 | $40,978 | $44,673 | 552nd of 660 | |
| Diversity index | 23.5 | 17.1 | 44.7 | 61.4 | 284th of 660 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.9% | 6.8% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 549th of 658 | |
| Median gross rent | $832 | $727 | $1,060 | $1,413 | 249th of 517 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $48,162 | $64,695 | $74,275 | $80,734 | 595th of 639 | |
| Residents under 18 | 14.6% | 21.1% | 23.8% | 22% | 574th of 660 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $34,432 | $39,547 | $46,686 | $49,666 | 578th of 657 | |
| Work from home | 3.6% | 8.2% | 11.8% | 15.1% | 525th of 659 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.5% | 1% | 7.4% | 14.1% | 443rd of 660 | |
| Population | 659 | 11,754 | 2,947,197 | 334,922,499 | 410th of 660 | |
| Population density | 10/sq mi | 12/sq mi | 36/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 339th of 660 | |
| Median home value | $63,400 | $124,200 | $217,200 | $332,700 | 574th of 614 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 67.4% | 85.4% | 90.7% | 91% | 629th of 656 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.3% | 3.2% | 3.8% | 536th of 658 | |
| Healthcare workers | 3.2% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 9.7% | 591st 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
- White87%
- Black0%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian0%
- Native American2%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 319
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Family households
- 56.7%
- Married couples
- 39.2%
- Living alone
- 41.4%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 10.1%
- Male / female
- 62% / 38%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 388
- Owner-occupied
- 67.4%
- Vacant
- 17.8%
- Median year built
- 1945
- Median rooms
- 5.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 84%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 13.3%
- Home value to income
- 1.3× (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 | 66851 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $42,188 | $74,888 |
| Service | $12,100 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $31,667 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $35,150 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $46,146 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 88.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 0.8%
- Households with broadband
- 67.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 48.3%
- No internet access
- 26.3%
- Without health insurance
- 2.9%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Florence
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Marion County
- Center point
- 38.2179° N, 96.9186° W
- Land area
- 67 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Florence1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 66851
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66843 | Cedar Point, KS | 9.7 mi | $37,422 |
| 66840 | Burns, KS | 10 mi | $56,111 |
| 66866 | Peabody, KS | 11 mi | $58,705 |
| 66861 | Marion, KS | 11 mi | $60,565 |
| 67041 | Elbing, KS | 16 mi | $93,750 |
| 66850 | Elmdale, KS | 17 mi | $93,750 |
| 66858 | Lincolnville, KS | 18 mi | $76,563 |
| 67123 | Potwin, KS | 19 mi | $52,063 |
| 67151 | Walton, KS | 19 mi | $55,313 |
| 67063 | Hillsboro, KS | 19 mi | $72,083 |
| 66842 | Cassoday, KS | 20 mi | $73,125 |
| 66862 | Matfield Green, KS | 20 mi | — |
Questions about 66851
What city is zip code 66851?
66851 is assigned to Florence, Kansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 66851 in?
66851 is in Marion County, Kansas.
What is the population of 66851?
About 659 people live in 66851, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 66851 in?
66851 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 66851?
The median household income in 66851 is $48,162.
What zip codes are near 66851?
The closest zip codes to 66851 are 66843, 66840, 66866, 66861, 67041.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 66851, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.