The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66002 sells for about $189,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 77 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,300 a month.
This ZIP has no home sales of its own, so its market figures come from Atchison County, Kansas (county-level). Population, rents, hazards, lending and amenities are this ZIP's own readings.
ZIP 66002 — Atchison
The 66002 housing market shows steady demand with a median listing price of $189K, reflecting a balanced environment for buyers and sellers. Market activity is supported by the local university and stable employment, though inventory remains constrained. The year-over-year price growth of 8.33% indicates a healthy, albeit modest, appreciation trend.
This ZIP is well-suited for families seeking affordable housing, retirees attracted to the historic small-town atmosphere, and students or staff associated with the local university.
Median prices moved up 8.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 77 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.1% · poverty 14.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 66002, Atchison County, KS
Crime rates in Atchison are generally consistent with regional averages for small Midwestern river cities, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is served by Atchison Public Schools (USD 409), which provides a range of educational services including early childhood through high school, with performance ratings generally reflecting state averages.
The city is situated along the Missouri River, presenting localized flood risks in low-lying areas, while the broader region is subject to standard Midwestern severe weather and wind risks.
Economic momentum is anchored by Benedictine College and local manufacturing, with ongoing efforts to revitalize the historic downtown district and riverfront infrastructure.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Kansas) — Kansas Residential Property Tax: Annual tax bill calculated as: (Appraised Fair Market Value * 11.5% Assessment Rate) * (Mill Levy / 1,000). The mill levy is the combined tax rate set by local taxing jurisdictions.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling via US-73 and US-59 toward employment hubs in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
The area features access to the Missouri River for boating and fishing, several municipal parks including Jackson Park, and historic walking tours of the city's Victorian architecture.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by the student population at Benedictine College and local workforce, with limited new multi-family inventory.
The economy is driven by higher education, healthcare services, and light manufacturing, with Benedictine College being a primary employer.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with US-73 and US-59 serving as the primary corridors for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on infill housing and the continued preservation of the historic downtown core.
The Atchison County Appraiser's Office conducts annual market-based assessments to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to levies from Atchison County, the City of Atchison, and USD 409, with additional assessments for local utility and emergency services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's exposure to severe weather events, including wind and hail, typical of the Kansas plains.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Data Commons for ZCTA 66002.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A private Catholic liberal arts college that serves as a major cultural and economic anchor.
A primary municipal park offering recreational facilities and green space.
Provides access to riverfront trails and historic sites related to the city's railway history.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass. Borrowed-parent hold-out: median price, median rent reproduced Atchison County's own figure to the dollar — a parent aggregate is not this ZIP's reading, so it was not stored.