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Meriden, KS — ZIP 66512

Population: 3,678 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 66512 (Meriden, KS) is $317,267 — up 9.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $259,900 after a median 23 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$317,267

Median home value

+9.5%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$317,267
1-year appreciation
+9.5%
3-year appreciation
+19.1%
5-year appreciation
+36.5%
10-year appreciation
+120.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$317,267
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
$259,900
Median list price
$279,900
Median price per sqft
$142
1-year sale-price change
+7.5%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
6
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+3.2%
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,024/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,266/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,583/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,801/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Jefferson West High, Jefferson West Middle, Jefferson West Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
55.5°F
Average high
66.5°F
Average low
44.5°F
Annual precipitation
37.4 in
Annual snowfall
17.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,995
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,509

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (13 mi)
National parks include
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, Harry S Truman National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Blackhawk Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM - ST FRANCIS CAMPUS, STORMONT VAIL HOSPITAL, LMH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
+74 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
26.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,761
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
56.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,689
Average weekly wage
$1,033
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
55

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

How it compares

ZIP 66512State medianUS median
Median home value$317,267$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$259,900$230,000$325,000
Median days on market23 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,761$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 66512?
$317,267.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 66512?
$259,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 66512?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 66512?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,266/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 66512?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning.
Is ZIP 66512 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 66512?
Risk to homes is higher than 65% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 66512?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 66512?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 66512?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 66512 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 66512?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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