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Ogden, KS
City in Riley County, Kansas. ZIP codes: 66517.
Population
1,696
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,014
ZIP codes
1
Ogden and its ZIP codes
Ogden at a glance
- Ogden is about 28 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 137th most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $68,421 a year, 8% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,800 (28% below Kansas) and median rent is $1,128 a month.
Local data for Ogden, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ogden, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,421
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$156,800
Median rent
$1,128/mo
Homeownership
59.6%
Bachelor's or higher
35.5%
Median age
28.4
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (404), Irish Americans (262), Mexican Americans (214).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Riley County. PPP loans are for Ogden.
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
How people get to work
Ogden, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.4%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home2.1%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ogden, 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
92° / 18°F
32.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ogden, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.2%
U.S. 33.3% -4.1 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
ZIP codes in Ogden
1 in or overlapping Ogden. Population shown
Cities near Ogden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort RileyCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 6.4 |
| KeatsCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.5 |
| ManhattanCity | 7.7 mi | 20.4 |
| Grandview PlazaCity | 7.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Junction CityCity | 10 mi | 11.5 |
| MilfordCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| ZeandaleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| RileyCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| St. GeorgeCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| WakefieldCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| WabaunseeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| BalaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| LeonardvilleCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| DwightCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| ChapmanCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| Alta VistaCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ogden, KS in?
- Ogden is in Riley County, Kansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Ogden, KS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ogden include 66517.
- What is the population of Ogden, KS?
- About 1,696 people live in Ogden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ogden?
- Nearby places include Fort Riley (6.4 mi), Keats (7.4 mi), Manhattan (7.7 mi), Grandview Plaza (7.9 mi), Junction City (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023