ZIP Code 66002 in Atchison, KS

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Atchison, Kansas
City Alias:Potter
Counties:Atchison County[Primary]
Jefferson County
Leavenworth County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:33:04 AM
Population:13,376 [See All]
Area Code:913
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.5267, -95.1170
Land Area:189.322 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 66002 has 13,376 residents and 4,951 households (average 2.36 persons per household). The median age is 35.1 years, slightly younger than the state (37.4) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.8%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (84.6%, much higher than the state average of 75.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (5.8%, lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:13,376Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:13,197Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:12,602Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:70.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$62,738Source: Census ACS
Households:4,951Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$145,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.36Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.05Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--13,74213,86713,65313,53113,44813,46613,16413,24513,22513,11313,12513,37613,197
Decennial Census13,755------------------13,376------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 35.1

Male Median Age: 34.1

Female Median Age: 36.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male3383874456767503483573443153253404123983772501769996
Female402378411700758358363356332330362432471346309235191209
Total7407658561,3761,508706720700647655702844869723559411290305
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:11,31286.71%
Black:7755.94%
Hispanic:*5454.18%
Asian:810.62%
American Indian:680.52%
Hawaiian:60.05%
Other:2591.99%
Total:13,046100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:6,43348.09%34.1 years
Females:6,94351.91%36.4 years
Total:13,376100%35.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:12,70896.29%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1230.93%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2531.92%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1132.77%
Total Population:13,197100%
Total Native Population:12,83197.23%
Total Foreign-born Population:3662.77%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $62,738, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $19,639 (45.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,254. Family households earn a median of $85,592 versus $32,500 for nonfamily households (a difference of $53,092). By gender, male median income is $58,958 and female is $42,628, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $16,330 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.7%, which is falls short of the state rate (66.3%). The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is higher than the state rate (3.9%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$43,099$45,369$44,521$43,847$42,985$44,964$45,052$47,439$49,484$49,880$52,056$53,875$62,738
Median Family Income$54,609$60,643$57,341$57,000$57,278$57,633$58,703$60,401$61,135$62,086$65,092$67,523$85,592
Median NonFamily Income$26,168$26,948$26,821$22,214$23,041$21,172$21,670$21,366$24,271$28,988$32,316$35,521$32,500
Median Male Income$40,355$41,656$42,067$41,906$41,343$42,463$45,616$45,197$47,155$47,305$49,331$51,881$58,958
Median Female Income$30,276$29,933$31,128$32,052$31,283$31,128$35,146$31,227$35,130$34,608$33,529$37,520$42,628
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:6,19659.69%
Unemployed:3183.06%
Not In Labor Force:3,86737.25%
Total:10,381100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:2,24636.25%
Service:1,41822.89%
Sales and Office:1,30020.98%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:5338.60%
Production, transportation, and material moving:69911.28%
Total Civilian Employed Population:6,196100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $145,100, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $57,000 (64.70%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $37,500. The median gross rent is $754, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $213 (39.37%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $93. Of occupied housing, owners make up 69.16% (52.69% with a mortgage, 47.31% free-and-clear) and renters 30.84% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.38%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (9.69%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$88,100$88,500$87,600$85,400$87,700$97,700$91,400$98,400$107,600$106,500$113,200$122,500$145,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:23316.52%
$500 to $999:58641.56%
$1,000 to $1,499:32923.33%
$1,500 to $1,999:704.96%
$2,000 to $2,499:271.91%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:16511.70%
Total:1,410100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$541$560$576$629$605$606$634$674$661$699$717$779$754
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,66636.44%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,49632.72%
Renter Occupied:1,41030.84%
Total Occupied Housing Units:4,572100%

Occupied Housing Units:4,57286.62%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):70613.38%
Total Housing Units:5,278100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:4,21079.77%
Multi-Family Units:83015.73%
Other Units:2384.51%
Total Housing Units:5,278100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 27.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (35.20%). High school or higher is 93.20%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 9.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 9.50%, which is on par with the state rate (7.70%), up 0.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.20 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (42.12%). College enrollment is 42.12%, which is markedly above the state rate (25.60%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1902.48%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:3304.31%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,90437.96%
Some college, no degree:1,64721.53%
Associate's degree:5186.77%
Bachelor's degree:1,26216.49%
Graduate or professional degree:80010.46%
Total:7,651100%
High school or higher:7,13193.20%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2,06226.95%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:9,58063.61%
Public Insurance:4,22328.04%
No Insurance:1,2578.35%
Total:15,060100%
Has Health Insurance:13,80391.65%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty9.2%11.0%13.0%13.0%15.2%13.5%14.8%11.2%10.7%10.3%9.6%11.8%9.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1643.81%
Kindergarten:2024.70%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,39432.42%
High school (grades 9-12):72916.95%
College or graduate school:1,81142.12%
Total:4,300100%
Early Childhood:3668.51%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,32554.07%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 66002 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 316 business establishments, employing about 5,224 people with an annual payroll of $240,705,000. USPS data shows 5,340 residential mailboxes and 394 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:5,340Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:394Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:5,935Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,472Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:423Source: USPS
# of Businesses:316Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$69,792,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$240,705,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:5,224Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 66002 is located in Atchison County, Kansas, within the Atchison, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 11860) and Kansas's 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts. This Micro area has a population of 16,211 people, about 82.51% of whom live in ZIP Code 66002. It covers 189.322 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.226 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Atchison, KSSource: Census
CBSA Number:11860Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:16,211Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:189.322 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:2.226 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01,02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:52542.5, 14143.34 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2002900Source: Census
Place Name:Atchison city; KansasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


66006 | | 65899

Schools in ZIP Code 66002


ZIP Code 66002 is in the Atchison Public Schools Unified School District 409, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Atchison High School 1500 W. Riley St
Atchison, KS 66002
District: Atchison Public Schools Unified School District 409
Atchison Middle School 301 N 5th
Atchison, KS 66002
District: Atchison Public Schools Unified School District 409
Atchison Elementary School 825 N 17th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
District: Atchison Public Schools Unified School District 409
Central School 301 1/2 North 5th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
District: Atchison Public Schools Unified School District 409
Trinity Lutheran School 611 N 8th St
Atchison, KS 66002
District: Private School
St Benedict Catholic School 201 Division St
Atchison, KS 66002
District: Private School
Maur Hill - Mount Academy 1000 Green St
Atchison, KS 66002
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 66002


Benedictine College 1020 N 2nd St
Atchison, KS 66002-1499
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Saint Mary 4100 S 4th St
Leavenworth, KS 66048-5082
Type: Post Secondary
American Business And Technology University 1018 W St Maartens Dr
St Joseph, MO 64506
Type: Post Secondary
Missouri Western State University 4525 Downs Dr
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
Type: Post Secondary
Highland Community College 606 W Main
Highland, KS 66035-4165
Type: Post Secondary
Pinnacle Career Institute 11500 N.w. Ambassador, Suite 221
Kansas City, MO 64153-1151
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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