The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66540 sells for about $172,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 98 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,063 a month.
ZIP 66540 — Soldier
The housing market in 66540 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural Kansas community. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. Most metrics are stable, reflecting a quiet, long-term residential market.
This ZIP code is best suited for individuals or families seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with low housing costs and significant space, provided they are comfortable with a longer commute to major employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 98 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.7% · poverty 5.8% — 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 4.6%/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 2.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 66540, Jackson County KS
Crime rates in Soldier are significantly lower than the Kansas and national averages, with the area experiencing very low levels of reported criminal activity.
The area is served by rural school districts where student-to-teacher ratios are generally low, though specific ratings for individual schools are limited due to the small population size.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity, with property insurance premiums reflecting these regional climate exposures.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area primarily serving as a rural residential base for commuters to larger regional employment hubs like Topeka.
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.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for long-distance commutes to employment centers in Topeka or other nearby cities, as there is no public transit infrastructure.
Recreational opportunities are primarily rural, consisting of open space, local community parks, and proximity to regional outdoor activities in Jackson County.
The rental market is very small with limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes rather than multi-family developments.
The local economy is primarily agricultural and residential, with most residents commuting to larger nearby cities for employment.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use via state and county highway networks.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
The Jackson County Appraiser's Office manages property assessments based on fair market value standards.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level levies for essential services.
Property insurance rates are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail risk common to Northeast Kansas.
Net domestic migration is stable with low turnover in the local housing stock.
Kansas is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Kansas law requires sellers to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA profile for 66540.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Prairie Band Casino & Resort4.215.9 mi
- Banner Creek4.79.9 mi
- Banner Creek4.79.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local green space serving the immediate community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.