ZIP 66002 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Atchison city, KS (66002)

Median Income

$62,738

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+731

Wealth inflow

Population

13,197

Unemployment

4.9%

1.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 731 for ZIP 66002 (Atchison city, KS) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.9%+32% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.9%-36% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

13.1%+12% vs US avg

316

Establishments

5,224

Employees

~17 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.9%
Construction7.5%
Manufacturing7.3%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Retail trade11.3%
Transportation, utilities4.5%
Information1.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.8%
Professional, scientific, management5.0%
Education, health care, social30.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.4%
Other services3.9%
Public administration6.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 66002 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 0.6%, median income rose 6.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 15.7%.

Median Income

$62,738

-17% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate