| City: | Elwood, Kansas |
| County: | Doniphan County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:49:49 AM |
| Population: | 714 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 785 / 913 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.7604, -94.8795 |
| Land Area: | 1.419 sq mi |
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Elwood sits in northeast Kansas along the Missouri River in Doniphan County. This compact community of 714 residents occupies just 0.026 square miles, making it one of the smallest geographic ZIP codes by area. With 279 households and 222 PO Boxes, the town demonstrates balanced reliance on both street delivery and box services.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. Despite having 2 city carrier routes and 1 rural route serving local addresses, Elwood is designated as a zone where PO Box delivery is the primary postal infrastructure. The post office maintains 222 boxes alongside limited street delivery for 279 households, showing an adoption rate of 80%. Most residents rely on PO Boxes for consistent mail access.
Elwood's street network reflects historic state-naming conventions. Vermont Street carries 36 delivery records and includes multi-unit addresses. Other streets bear state names like Kentucky Street and Connecticut, along with Roseport Road connecting to the surrounding area. The small number of streets (just 5 total) fits the town's compact footprint.
At a median age of 36.6 years, Elwood skews slightly younger than typical rural Kansas towns. The community is 82% white with small Hispanic (11%) and Black (8%) populations. Housing consists primarily of owner-occupied homes (191 of 279 households own), with a median value of $93,800. About 31% of homes were built before 1939, and 85 mobile homes provide affordable housing options. With a median household income of $68,047 and per capita income of $24,995, it's a working-class community.
Employment patterns show an unusually high concentration in transportation and warehousing. Of working residents, 312 work in transportation while 78 work in education and health care. This suggests proximity to logistics facilities or river commerce. Public transit use is notable (51 workers), unusual for a town this small. About 15% work from home, higher than typical for rural areas.
Mail to Elwood should use PO Box addresses for most reliable delivery. The post office is located in the compact town center and serves as the primary mail access point for the community.
Street names follow historic state-naming convention common in 19th-century Kansas towns, with Vermont Street as the primary address.
ZIP Code 66024 has 714 residents and 279 households (average 2.56 persons per household). The median age is 36.6 years, about the same as the state (37.4) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.8% male and 53.2% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.8%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (82.2%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (7.6%, lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 714Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 684Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 503.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $68,047Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 279Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $93,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.56Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.02Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 859 | 748 | 905 | 913 | 821 | 725 | 842 | 664 | 556 | 673 | 717 | 651 | 684 |
| Decennial Census | 927 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 714 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.6
Male Median Age: 35.8
Female Median Age: 37
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 30 | 30 | 17 | 22 | 14 | 22 | 26 | 22 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 23 | 45 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Female | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 14 | 28 | 38 | 23 | 20 | 12 | 25 | 31 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 6 |
| Total | 58 | 57 | 42 | 50 | 36 | 36 | 54 | 60 | 36 | 38 | 26 | 48 | 76 | 26 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 11 |
| White: | 587 | 86.07% |
| Black: | 54 | 7.92% |
| Hispanic:* | 22 | 3.23% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.29% |
| American Indian: | 7 | 1.03% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.29% |
| Other: | 8 | 1.17% |
| Total: | 682 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 334 | 46.78% | 35.8 years |
| Females: | 380 | 53.22% | 37.0 years |
| Total: | 714 | 100% | 36.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 675 | 98.68% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2 | 0.29% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 7 | 1.32% |
| Total Population: | 684 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 675 | 98.68% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 9 | 1.32% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $68,047, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $24,297 (55.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $40,852. Family households earn a median of $69,453 versus $44,545 for nonfamily households (a difference of $24,908). By gender, male median income is $52,361 and female is $44,886, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,475 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.5%, which is tends to be lower than the state rate (66.3%). The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is generally lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (26.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,750 | $46,500 | $44,219 | $42,143 | $36,550 | $37,375 | $34,896 | $28,092 | $27,195 | $37,857 | $41,705 | $64,844 | $68,047 |
| Median Family Income | $46,944 | $50,000 | $44,957 | $44,115 | $43,816 | $44,688 | $39,145 | $26,591 | $37,750 | $51,023 | $53,542 | $68,929 | $69,453 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $31,250 | $27,500 | $31,094 | $24,196 | $23,194 | $23,056 | $26,000 | $18,468 | $19,698 | $19,526 | $19,618 | $27,813 | $44,545 |
| Median Male Income | $41,600 | $40,357 | $40,234 | $38,657 | $37,931 | $39,667 | $41,053 | $41,131 | $43,942 | $44,667 | $42,250 | $45,179 | $52,361 |
| Median Female Income | $27,011 | $26,875 | $30,107 | $30,903 | $31,172 | $32,552 | $33,043 | $26,125 | $26,974 | $26,875 | $43,750 | $44,167 | $44,886 |
| Employed: | 344 | 60.25% |
| Unemployed: | 13 | 2.28% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 214 | 37.48% |
| Total: | 571 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 69 | 20.06% |
| Service: | 56 | 16.28% |
| Sales and Office: | 90 | 26.16% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 51 | 14.83% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 78 | 22.67% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 344 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $93,800, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $30,600 (48.42%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $24,800. The median gross rent is $918, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $365 (66.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $218. Of occupied housing, owners make up 65.16% (66.67% with a mortgage, 33.33% free-and-clear) and renters 34.84% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.68%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $63,200 | $58,500 | $63,200 | $63,600 | $58,000 | $72,300 | $70,300 | $62,400 | $69,000 | $78,200 | $71,100 | $68,700 | $93,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 73 | 94.81% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 4 | 5.19% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 77 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $553 | $558 | $618 | $631 | $703 | $626 | $586 | $576 | $700 | $817 | $817 | $923 | $918 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 96 | 43.44% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 48 | 21.72% |
| Renter Occupied: | 77 | 34.84% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 221 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 221 | 91.32% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 21 | 8.68% |
| Total Housing Units: | 242 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 142 | 58.68% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 15 | 6.20% |
| Other Units: | 85 | 35.12% |
| Total Housing Units: | 242 | 100% |
In 2023, 7.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (35.20%). High school or higher is 92.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 13.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 25.30%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 2.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 31.20 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (46.24%). College enrollment is 46.24%, which is on par with the state rate (25.60%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 9 | 2.26% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 21 | 5.26% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 196 | 49.12% |
| Some college, no degree: | 63 | 15.79% |
| Associate's degree: | 79 | 19.80% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11 | 2.76% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 20 | 5.01% |
| Total: | 399 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 369 | 92.48% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 31 | 7.77% |
| Private Insurance: | 461 | 63.32% |
| Public Insurance: | 173 | 23.76% |
| No Insurance: | 94 | 12.91% |
| Total: | 728 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 634 | 87.09% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.1% | 9.0% | 7.3% | 13.7% | 15.1% | 16.6% | 26.6% | 37.1% | 31.8% | 28.4% | 18.9% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 11 | 6.36% |
| Kindergarten: | 2 | 1.16% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 50 | 28.90% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 30 | 17.34% |
| College or graduate school: | 80 | 46.24% |
| Total: | 173 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 13 | 7.51% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 82 | 47.40% |
ZIP Code 66024 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 31 business establishments, employing about 618 people with an annual payroll of $33,393,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 232Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 31Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $8,187,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $33,393,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 618Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 66024 is located in Doniphan County, Kansas, within the St. Joseph, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41140) and Kansas's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 120,609 people, about 0.59% of whom live in ZIP Code 66024. It covers 1.419 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.577 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | St. Joseph, MO-KSSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 41140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 120,609Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.419 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.577 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 14143.34 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2020950Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Elwood city; KansasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 66024 is in the Riverside Unified School District 114, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 January 1, 2026.