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U.S. ZIP Code · KS66502

Riley County · Manhattan, KS

Typical home value

$261,324[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.4%
5-year / yr
+5.3%
10-year / yr
+3.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-8.0%
vs metro
-7.1%
vs state
+50.1%
ZIP 66502 location in KS
Location of ZIP 66502 in KS

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 66502 is worth $261,324 — 7.1% below the Manhattan, KS median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,079 a month — a 5.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,079[2]
Gross yield
5.0%[2]
Cap rate
3.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,550[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Riley County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
No Rating
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
43,693[3]
Median household income
$54,833[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Riley County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-265[5]
Moved in
3,390
Moved out
3,655

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
11
Elementary
7
Middle
2
High
1
  • Manhattan High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Manhattan-Ogden

    1,996 students

  • Susan B Anthony Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Manhattan-Ogden

    762 students

  • Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Manhattan-Ogden

    756 students

  • Theo Roosevelt Elem

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Manhattan-Ogden

    474 students

  • Marlatt Elem

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Manhattan-Ogden

    426 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.0%
Annual rent$12,942

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,321
Loan principal$209,059
Down payment$52,265
Total interest paid$266,644

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.70
Monthly cost to own$1,835
Monthly rent$1,079

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
7th percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
79th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 66502?
The typical home in 66502 is worth $261,324, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 66502?
Home values in 66502 are up 4.4% over the past year, and up 5.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 66502?
A typical home in 66502 rents for about $1,079 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 66502?
The effective property tax rate in 66502 is 1.4% — roughly $3,550 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 66502?
ZIP code 66502 has a population of 43,693 and a median household income of $54,833.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Belvue, KS

    Typical home
    $273,001
    Gross yield
  • St. Marys, KS

    Typical home
    $281,145
    Gross yield
  • Westmoreland, KS

    Typical home
    $295,164
    Gross yield
  • Leonardville, KS

    Typical home
    $225,836
    Gross yield
  • Riley, KS

    Typical home
    $224,099
    Gross yield
  • Olsburg, KS

    Typical home
    $299,172
    Gross yield

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