The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66968 sells for about $107,979, or $65 per square foot.
Homes take about 180 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $553 a month.
ZIP 66968 — Washington
The housing market in 66968 is characterized by low inventory and modest price points, reflecting a stable, rural economy. Data for specific metrics like sales volume and price cuts are not published at the ZCTA level, indicating a low-turnover market. Current conditions are driven by local demand rather than speculative investment.
This ZIP code is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, affordable rural lifestyle, as well as local workers who value community stability over urban amenities.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 180 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 6.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 66968, Washington County KS
The area is served by local public schools within the Washington County school system, generally characterized by small class sizes typical of rural Kansas.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized to specific drainage areas.
Economic momentum is stable, driven primarily by agricultural services and local government, with limited large-scale industrial development.
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 by private vehicle, with most residents traveling to local employment hubs within Washington County; there is no public transit infrastructure.
Recreational amenities include local city parks, community sports fields, and proximity to rural outdoor activities like hunting and fishing.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high stability, with limited turnover and minimal presence of institutional or short-term rental investors.
The economy is heavily rooted in agriculture, agribusiness, and local public sector employment.
Transportation is entirely dependent on personal vehicles, utilizing state and county highway networks.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently reported in the pipeline for this ZIP code.
The Washington County Appraiser's Office conducts annual valuations of real property based on market data and physical inspections.
Parcels are subject to levies from the local school district, county government, and township services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with standard coverage available for wind and hail damage.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and MyTownView.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Provides local green space and community gathering areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.