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Manhattan, KS
City in Riley County, Kansas. ZIP codes: 66506.
Population
54,239
Land area
20.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,660
ZIP codes
1
Manhattan and its ZIP codes
Manhattan at a glance
- Manhattan is about 74 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 9th most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $60,172 a year, 19% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $246,700 (14% above Kansas) and median rent is $1,003 a month.
Local data for Manhattan, KS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools13
- Colleges4
- Libraries1
- Banks24
- Parks23
- Grocery Stores12
- Restaurants187
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places26
Housing and community stats
Manhattan, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,172
Poverty rate
23.3%
Median home value
$246,700
Median rent
$1,003/mo
Homeownership
43.5%
Bachelor's or higher
53.3%
Median age
25.7
Average commute
17.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (15,366), Irish Americans (6,149), Mexican Americans (2,669).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Riley County. PPP loans are for Manhattan.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,972
30,406 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,837
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$529M
FY 2026, $7,355 per person
PPP loans
$1.41M
9 loans, 114 jobs reported
How people get to work
Manhattan, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.4%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked6.6%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home12.6%
Average one-way commute: 17.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Manhattan, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
708
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
314
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 19°F
35.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone26 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Manhattan, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.1%
U.S. 33.3% -6.2 pts
Diabetes
7.1%
U.S. 12.1% -5.0 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
ZIP codes in Manhattan
1 in or overlapping Manhattan. Population shown
Cities near Manhattan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KeatsCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.5 |
| OgdenCity | 7.7 mi | 1.7 |
| ZeandaleCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.4 |
| St. GeorgeCity | 9.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Fort RileyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.4 |
| WabaunseeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| RileyCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| WamegoCity | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| LouisvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Grandview PlazaCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| OlsburgCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| WestmorelandCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| MilfordCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Junction CityCity | 18 mi | 11.5 |
| LeonardvilleCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| RandolphCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Manhattan, KS in?
- Manhattan is in Riley County, Kansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Manhattan, KS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Manhattan include 66506.
- What is the population of Manhattan, KS?
- About 54,239 people live in Manhattan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Manhattan?
- Nearby places include Keats (6.4 mi), Ogden (7.7 mi), Zeandale (8.9 mi), St. George (9.4 mi), Fort Riley (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023