The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66436 sells for about $215,000, or $138 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $725 a month.
ZIP 66436 — Holton
The housing market in 66436 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking affordable rural living, though the limited supply keeps the market balanced. Figures for specific metrics like price cuts were estimated based on regional trends as exact ZIP-level data was not explicitly published in the provided sources.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural-adjacent lifestyle with affordable housing costs, provided they are comfortable with a longer commute to larger employment centers.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.7% · poverty 7.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 66436, Jackson County KS
Crime rates in the Holton area are generally low, consistent with rural Kansas trends and significantly below national urban averages.
The area is served by Holton USD 336, which maintains a stable reputation for providing core educational services to the local community.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity, with flood risks primarily localized to specific drainage areas.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural support, small-scale manufacturing, and public sector employment, with steady but modest development activity.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Kansas) — Kansas Residential Property Tax: Annual tax bill calculated as: (Appraised Fair Market Value * 11.5% Assessment Rate) * (Mill Levy / 1,000). The mill levy is the combined tax rate set by local taxing jurisdictions.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving 30-45 minutes to reach employment hubs in the Topeka metropolitan area.
Local amenities include Banner Creek Reservoir for outdoor activities, several community parks, and a historic downtown area with local dining and retail.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting primarily of single-family homes and small multi-family units with low turnover and stable demand.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, local government, and small-business retail, with many residents commuting to Topeka for larger-scale employment.
Transportation is almost exclusively private vehicle-based, with US-75 serving as the primary corridor for regional access.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing commercial infrastructure.
Jackson County Appraiser's Office conducts annual assessments based on market data and property inspections.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies, county taxes, and potential special assessments for utility or road improvements.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather, including wind and hail, which are common in Northeast Kansas.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 66436.
- Prairie Band Casino & Resort4.29.6 mi
- Prairie Band Casino & Resort4.29.6 mi
- Banner Creek4.73.8 mi
- Banner Creek4.73.8 mi
- Prairie Peoples Park4.810.2 mi
- Firekeeper Golf Course4.59.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional destination for fishing, camping, and boating.
Historic district serving as the local commercial and community hub.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.