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Manhattan city, KS

ZIP 66502 — 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 Manhattan city, KS (66502)

Median Income
$52,363

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+2,395
Wealth inflow
Population
43,247
Unemployment
4.3%
0.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,395 for ZIP 66502 (Manhattan 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
4.3%+18% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
2.9%-53% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.8%-25% vs US avg
x
1,380
Establishments
20,866
Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining1.3%
  • Construction5.4%
  • Manufacturing4.7%
  • Wholesale trade0.8%
  • Retail trade13.2%
  • Transportation, utilities2.8%
  • Information2.6%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate4.9%
  • Professional, scientific, management10.0%
  • Education, health care, social34.2%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services13.5%
  • Other services2.9%
  • Public administration3.7%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$52,363
Unemployment4.3%
Establishments1,380
Employees20,866