The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66509 sells for about $320,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are down 5.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $795 a month.
ZIP 66509 — Mayetta
The housing market in 66509 is currently stable, characterized by low inventory and a modest pace of sales. Prices have seen a slight year-over-year correction, reflecting broader regional trends, while demand remains consistent for rural residential properties. No specific ZIP-level figures for months of supply or price cut percentages were available from major reports, so these are estimated based on local market activity.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including families and individuals who work remotely or commute to Topeka and prefer lower housing costs over urban amenities.
Median prices moved down 5.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 6.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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 2.0% · poverty 7.0% — 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 9.2%/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 9.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 66509, Jackson County KS
Crime rates in the Mayetta area are generally low, consistent with rural Jackson County trends and significantly below regional urban averages.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Royal Valley Unified School District, which maintains a stable reputation for rural education.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is generally low outside of specific creek basins.
Economic momentum is modest, driven largely by agricultural activity and the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation's operations, which serve as a primary regional employer.
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 20-30 minutes to reach employment centers in Topeka.
Recreational opportunities are centered on outdoor activities, including proximity to local fishing spots, rural trails, and community-focused events in Mayetta.
The rental market is limited in depth, characterized by low turnover and a lack of large multi-family complexes, with most rentals being single-family homes.
The economy is anchored by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, which provides significant employment in gaming, hospitality, and tribal government, alongside regional agriculture.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with US-75 serving as the primary arterial corridor for regional access.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and tribal-led commercial projects rather than large-scale master-planned communities.
Jackson County Appraiser's Office conducts annual assessments based on market value, with agricultural land valued under special use-value statutes.
Parcels are subject to levies from Jackson County, Royal Valley USD 337, and local township fire and road districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe convective storms and wind, with standard market availability.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 66509 profile.
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.320 mi
- Prairie Band Casino & Resort4.22.3 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.119.7 mi
- Iron Rail Brewing4.419.8 mi
- Topeka Performing Arts Center4.619.9 mi
- Sports Center4.518.8 mi
- Prairie Band Casino & Resort4.22.3 mi
- Banner Creek4.79.5 mi
- Shawnee County State Park4.38.1 mi
- Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center4.719.9 mi
- Kansas Children's Discovery Center4.818.9 mi
- Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden4.718.8 mi
- Kansas Museum of History4.618.4 mi
- Great Overland Station4.418.9 mi
- Banner Creek4.79.5 mi
- Prairie Peoples Park4.81 mi
- Shawnee County State Park4.38.1 mi
- Firekeeper Golf Course4.52.4 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 anchor attraction providing dining, gaming, and lodging.
Local community space for outdoor recreation and gatherings.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.