| City: | Mc Farland, Kansas |
| City Alias: | Alma |
| Names to Avoid: | Mcfarland |
| County: | Wabaunsee County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:40:26 AM |
| Population: | 272 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 785 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.0535, -96.2365 |
| Land Area: | 0.348 sq mi |
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McFarland is a small community in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, with 272 residents and 100 households. This ZIP code was classified as PO Box only, but the town has both street delivery and PO Box service available. The McFarland post office operates as a Community Post Office and maintains 94 PO Boxes, serving nearly every household in town with a PO Box adoption rate of 94%.
Mail delivery uses a mixed pattern. One city carrier route and one rural carrier route handle street delivery to homes along Main Street, Wheeler Avenue, and surrounding roads. The compact 0.23 square mile area includes a traditional numbered grid (1st Street, 2nd Street) and named avenues (Grove, Agnes, Kansas). One property on Grove Avenue includes mobile home lots.
This isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery exists within McFarland, and residents can choose between home delivery and PO Box service. The high PO Box adoption simply means most households prefer boxes. The community also accepts mail addressed to Alma, a nearby town that shares postal services with McFarland.
McFarland's 272 residents have a median age of 33.5 years. The town is 91% white, with a median household income of $74,583. Home values average $90,500, and 86% of occupied homes are owner-occupied rather than rented. Of the 121 total housing units, 100 are occupied year-round and 21 are vacant. Only 4 units are used seasonally, indicating this is primarily a permanent residential community rather than a vacation area.
Street names follow a traditional small town pattern with a numbered grid (1st Street, 2nd Street) and named avenues.
ZIP Code 66501 has 272 residents and 100 households (average 2.72 persons per household). The median age is 33.5 years, younger than the state (37.4) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.3% male and 46.7% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.2%, much higher than the state average of 75.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 272Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 363Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 781.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $59,500Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 100Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $93,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.72Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.23Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 268 | 267 | 255 | 326 | 364 | 437 | 407 | 358 | 332 | 363 | 380 | 363 | 356 | 363 |
| Decennial Census | 260 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 272 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 33.5
Male Median Age: 32.2
Female Median Age: 34.8
| 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 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Female | 7 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 23 | 15 | 28 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
| White: | 248 | 92.19% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 17 | 6.32% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.74% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.37% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.37% |
| Total: | 269 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 145 | 53.31% | 32.2 years |
| Females: | 127 | 46.69% | 34.8 years |
| Total: | 272 | 100% | 33.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 362 | 99.72% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1 | 0.28% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 363 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 363 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $59,500, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $10,750 (22.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,077. Family households earn a median of $90,625 versus $30,625 for nonfamily households (a difference of $60,000). By gender, male median income is $46,607 and female is $18,314, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $28,293 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 64.3%, which is about the same as the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (34.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,750 | $48,542 | $48,438 | $50,208 | $53,750 | $57,891 | $49,861 | $47,404 | $54,423 | $54,479 | $78,194 | $70,417 | $74,583 | $59,500 |
| Median Family Income | $53,929 | $54,028 | $57,250 | $63,125 | $63,750 | $64,375 | $67,250 | $59,375 | $61,250 | $61,667 | $88,750 | $76,667 | $88,750 | $90,625 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,417 | $26,250 | $33,125 | $32,500 | $36,250 | $39,688 | $40,500 | $36,250 | $33,750 | $31,563 | $0 | $30,893 | $0 | $30,625 |
| Median Male Income | $40,417 | $42,969 | $44,028 | $46,667 | $0 | $39,219 | $38,214 | $40,938 | $47,813 | $50,417 | $51,563 | $54,500 | $51,042 | $46,607 |
| Median Female Income | $26,458 | $25,250 | $35,000 | $36,250 | $0 | $30,357 | $29,000 | $28,000 | $32,222 | $17,049 | $0 | $16,486 | $18,452 | $18,314 |
| Employed: | 201 | 62.42% |
| Unemployed: | 5 | 1.55% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 116 | 36.02% |
| Total: | 322 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 41 | 20.40% |
| Service: | 21 | 10.45% |
| Sales and Office: | 33 | 16.42% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 36 | 17.91% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 70 | 34.83% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 201 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $93,800, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $13,800 (17.25%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,200. The median gross rent is $1,614, which is far above the national median ($1,413), is up $976 (152.98%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,614. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.35% (50.00% with a mortgage, 50.00% free-and-clear) and renters 17.65% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.97%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $80,000 | $60,400 | $63,200 | $61,500 | $63,000 | $64,100 | $69,300 | $65,000 | $76,600 | $80,400 | $101,600 | $87,800 | $90,500 | $93,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 5 | 27.78% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1 | 5.56% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 11 | 61.11% |
| $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: | 1 | 5.56% |
| Total: | 18 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $638 | $800 | $875 | $883 | $783 | $775 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,219 | $1,188 | $1,250 | $0 | $1,614 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 42 | 41.18% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 42 | 41.18% |
| Renter Occupied: | 18 | 17.65% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 102 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 102 | 99.03% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1 | 0.97% |
| Total Housing Units: | 103 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 81 | 78.64% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 6 | 5.83% |
| Other Units: | 16 | 15.53% |
| Total Housing Units: | 103 | 100% |
In 2024, 13.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 95.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 36.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 48.90%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 25.70%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 4.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 1.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.40 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 (46.34%). College enrollment is 46.34%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 7 | 4.32% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 61 | 37.65% |
| Some college, no degree: | 62 | 38.27% |
| Associate's degree: | 10 | 6.17% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 14 | 8.64% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8 | 4.94% |
| Total: | 162 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 155 | 95.68% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 22 | 13.58% |
| Private Insurance: | 177 | 44.03% |
| Public Insurance: | 93 | 23.13% |
| No Insurance: | 132 | 32.84% |
| Total: | 402 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 270 | 67.16% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.8% | 3.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 3.3% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
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: | 1 | 1.22% |
| Kindergarten: | 4 | 4.88% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 10 | 12.20% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 29 | 35.37% |
| College or graduate school: | 38 | 46.34% |
| Total: | 82 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 5 | 6.10% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 43 | 52.44% |
ZIP Code 66501 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 6 people with an annual payroll of $48,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 105Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $14,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $48,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 6Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 66501 is located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, within the Topeka, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 45820) and Kansas's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 233,870 people, about 0.12% of whom live in ZIP Code 66501. It covers 0.348 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.008 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Topeka, KSSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 45820Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 233,870Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.348 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.008 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 66501 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 February 1, 2026.