% of Population on Food Stamps or SNAP (Last 12 Months), by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Kansas

NOTE: Gray indicates insufficient data or a suppressed estimate.

Southeastern Kansas exhibits notably higher SNAP participation rates, with several zip codes in the 15–25% range forming a visible cluster, consistent with the region's historically higher poverty levels. The Kansas City metropolitan area in the northeast corner displays sharp intra-urban contrasts, with adjacent zip codes ranging from under 5% to over 25%, reflecting significant economic segregation within a small geographic area. Western Kansas is predominantly low-participation (under 10%), though scattered zip codes—particularly along the southwestern border and in a few isolated rural communities—show elevated rates above 30%, likely corresponding to small populations where a few households significantly shift the percentage.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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