ZIP 66521 — Economy & Jobs

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Onaga city, KS (66521)

Median Income

$54,779

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+80

Wealth inflow

Population

1,444

Unemployment

1.1%

2.6pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 80 for ZIP 66521 (Onaga 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

1.1%-70% vs US avg

Self-Employed

6.8%+12% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

8.5%-28% vs US avg

Establishments

424

Employees

~12 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining11.6%
Construction6.8%
Manufacturing7.8%
Wholesale trade2.5%
Retail trade7.1%
Transportation, utilities4.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.9%
Professional, scientific, management2.7%
Education, health care, social35.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services2.2%
Other services4.3%
Public administration6.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 66521 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 10.3%, median income fell 22.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 29.0%.

Median Income

$54,779

-27% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate