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U.S. ZIP Code · KS66521

Pottawatomie County · Manhattan, KS

Typical home value

$209,215[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+10.5%
5-year / yr
+6.4%
10-year / yr
+8.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-26.4%
vs metro
-25.6%
vs state
+20.2%
ZIP 66521 location in KS
Location of ZIP 66521 in KS

Price history

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

The typical home in 66521 is worth $209,215 — 25.6% below the Manhattan, KS median. Over the past year, values have risen 10.5%. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,698[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
1,417[3]
Median household income
$61,250[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-23[5]
Moved in
741
Moved out
764

Schools

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

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • Onaga Elem

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton

    166 students

  • Onaga Senior High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton

    92 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$1,058
Loan principal$167,372
Down payment$41,843
Total interest paid$213,474

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,373
Monthly rent

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
71st percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
21st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 66521?
The typical home in 66521 is worth $209,215, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 66521?
Home values in 66521 are up 10.5% over the past year, and up 6.4% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 66521?
The effective property tax rate in 66521 is 0.8% — roughly $1,698 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 66521?
ZIP code 66521 has a population of 1,417 and a median household income of $61,250.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Junction City, KS

    Typical home
    $201,710
    Gross yield
    7.2%
  • Riley, KS

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

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

    Typical home
    $168,518
    Gross yield
  • Manhattan, KS

    Typical home
    $261,324
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • Belvue, KS

    Typical home
    $273,001
    Gross yield

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