ZIP 66442 rural America/Chicago Riley County

ZIP 66442 — Fort Riley, KS

A rural neighborhood profile for Fort Riley, Kansas, with population, housing, income, and geographic context drawn from public ZIP Code Tabulation Area data.

At a glance

Population
16,019
Residents in this ZCTA
Density
182
people per sq mi (rural)
Median income
Household, ACS estimate
Median home value
Owner-occupied, ACS
Median age
Years
Housing units
Total units
Coordinates
39.093, -96.790
Latitude, longitude
Time zone
America/Chicago
IANA / abbrev.

Relocation snapshot

These scores are simple, transparent heuristics derived from the same data shown above — not opinions, not paid placements. Treat them as a quick read on the trade-offs of moving to ZIP 66442, then verify with a visit and a local agent before any decision.

Affordability
10/10
Opportunity
1/10
Vibrancy
9/10
Walkability
5/10

About Fort Riley, KS

ZIP code 66442 sits in Fort Riley, part of Riley County in the state of Kansas. With roughly 16,019 residents and an estimated density of 182 people per square mile, this area reads as a rural neighborhood — useful context whether you’re considering a move, evaluating a service-area expansion, or simply trying to picture the place. Compare it against other ZIPs in the same Kansas index to see how it stacks up.

Public Census ACS estimates put the median household income near —, with a median owner-occupied home value of about —. Those two numbers, side by side, hint at how affordable day-to-day life feels here for the typical resident: a low ratio of home value to income often signals a relatively accessible market, while a high ratio means buyers stretch further to enter the neighborhood. Local property taxes, insurance, and homeowners’ association rules will all push the real cost of ownership in either direction. Our relocation guide walks through how to read these numbers without overweighting any single metric.

For people relocating, the most useful thing about a single ZIP code is what it tells you about the texture of a place. A rural profile typically means larger lots, longer drives between everyday destinations, and a quieter ambient soundscape. Of course, every block has its own personality — the numbers above are an average, not a portrait of any specific street. For ZIPs in larger metros, our metro hubs can help you triangulate where the boundaries of a neighborhood actually fall.

If you’re comparing 66442 against other parts of Fort Riley, scroll down to see neighboring ZIP codes inside the same metro. To compare against another state entirely, jump to the Kansas overview or use the search bar above.

Local services to look up

This site doesn’t list specific businesses, but a ZIP profile is a great launchpad for finding them. Useful next searches for 66442:

  • “Movers near Fort Riley KS” for full-service and self-service quotes
  • “Real estate agents 66442” for hyperlocal market knowledge
  • “Public schools Fort Riley” on your state’s department of education site
  • “Internet providers 66442” on the FCC National Broadband Map
  • “Fort Riley permits” on the city or county website for renovation timelines

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