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Holton, KS — ZIP 66436

Population: 5,537 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 66436 (Holton, KS) is $233,913 — up 8.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $224,000 after a median 38 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, wildfire, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$233,913

Median home value

+8.1%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$233,913
1-year appreciation
+8.1%
3-year appreciation
+20.1%
5-year appreciation
+40.9%
10-year appreciation
+129.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$233,913
House Price Index (state)
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$224,000
Median list price
$239,625
Median price per sqft
$153
1-year sale-price change
+25.1%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
22
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+3.5%
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$703/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$879/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,092/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,420/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
North Jackson, Holton
Schools include
Jackson Heights High School and Middle School, Jackson Heights Elementary School, Holton Elementary School, Holton Middle, Holton High

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,420
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,824

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (30 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Horton Municipal Airport (17 mi)
Nearest major airport
Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HOLTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+31 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
48.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,524
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
67.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,288
Average weekly wage
$851
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
26

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 66436State medianUS median
Median home value$233,913$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$224,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market38 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,524$1,829$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 66436?
$233,913.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 66436?
$224,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 66436?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 66436?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,092/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 66436?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, wildfire, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 66436 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 66436?
Risk to homes is higher than 80% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 66436?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 66436?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 66436?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 66436 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 66436?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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