The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66441 sells for about $235,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +10.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 23 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $987 a month.
ZIP 66441 — Junction City
The housing market in 66441 shows steady growth with a 10.6% year-over-year increase in median sale prices, driven by consistent demand from the military community. Inventory remains relatively tight, and homes are selling quickly, reflecting a balanced but active market. The area remains an affordable option compared to larger regional hubs.
This ZIP is well-suited for military families, first-time homebuyers, and investors looking for steady rental demand driven by the nearby base.
Median prices moved up 10.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 23 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.0% · poverty 17.8% — a mixed stability 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 6.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 66441, Geary County KS
Crime rates in Junction City are generally higher than the Kansas state average, with property crime being the most frequently reported issue.
Schools in the area are primarily served by Geary County USD 475, which maintains a diverse student population due to the proximity of Fort Riley.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Republican and Smoky Hill rivers.
Economic momentum is heavily tied to the operations at Fort Riley, which serves as the primary anchor employer and driver of local housing demand.
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.
Commutes are generally short, with most residents working within Junction City or commuting to nearby Fort Riley or Manhattan via I-70.
The area offers significant outdoor recreation, including proximity to Milford Lake, the largest lake in Kansas, and various local parks and trails.
The rental market is robust due to the transient military population associated with Fort Riley, leading to consistent demand and moderate vacancy pressure.
The economy is dominated by the public sector, specifically the U.S. Army at Fort Riley, with supporting industries in retail, services, and education.
The area is served by I-70, providing primary east-west connectivity, with limited public transit options available.
Development is largely focused on supporting the needs of the military community and local infrastructure maintenance.
The Geary County Appraiser's Office conducts annual valuations of real property based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to Geary County USD 475 school district taxes and various municipal service levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the region's exposure to severe weather events, including wind and hail.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
The largest man-made lake in Kansas, offering boating, fishing, and camping.
A major U.S. Army installation that serves as the primary economic anchor for the region.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.