ZIP Code 66512 - Meriden Kansas
Overview
ZIP Code 66512 is located in Meriden Kansas. Portions of 66512 are also in Rock Creek Township (Jefferson County) and Douglas Township (Jackson County) and Kaw Township (Jefferson County) and Fairview Township (Jefferson County) and Ozawkie Township and Soldier Township (Shawnee County) and Kentucky Township. 66512 is primarily within Jefferson County, with some portions in Jackson County and Shawnee County. Regionally, 66512 is located in the Topeka Area.
ZIP Code 66512 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Meriden |
| Primary County | Jefferson County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,061 |
| Area Code(s) | 785 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 66512 Map
66512 Demographics
66512 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Kansas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 66512 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 66512 is White. The current unemployment level in 66512 is 3.8%.
| Population | 3,061 |
| Population Growth Rate | -9.33% |
| Population Density | 48 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,315 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $66,408 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $384,130 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.36% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 88.85% |
66512 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,571 | 93.36% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 147 | 5.34% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 33 | 1.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
66512 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 749 | 91.79% |
| Black | 4 | 0.49% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 4.41% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 12 | 1.47% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 13 | 1.59% |
66512 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 225 | 9.96% |
| Bachelor Degree | 385 | 17.04% |
| High School Diploma | 1,021 | 45.18% |
| No High School Diploma | 22 | 0.97% |
| GED or Alternate | 90 | 3.98% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 272 | 12.04% |
| Associates Degree | 92 | 4.07% |
| Masters Degree | 134 | 5.93% |
| Professional Degree | 19 | 0.84% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
66512 Geography
| Coordinates | 39.19781113, -95.54715729 |
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| Region | Topeka Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Topeka, KS |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 64 Square Miles |
66512 Schools
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66512 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 40b - Osage Cuestas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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