The median income in the area has shown overall growth, increasing from $48,297 in 2013 to $61,704 in 2022, a rise of about 28%. This growth has not been linear. A significant increase occurred between 2016 and 2017 (from $52,437 to $62,271), followed by relative stability until another notable increase in 2021 to $73,134. The year 2022 saw a decrease back to levels similar to 2017-2020.

The population has fluctuated over the decade, with a low of 733 in 2018 and a high of 859 in 2022. The recent population growth coincides with the increase in Hispanic residents, suggesting that immigration or internal migration may be contributing to both demographic changes and population growth.

The gradual increase in diversity, particularly with growth in the Hispanic population, aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in many rural and small-town communities across the United States. However, the rate of change in Americus appears to be slower than in many other areas, maintaining its predominantly white demographic longer than some comparable communities.

The economic growth seen in this zip code, with median income rising by 28% over a decade, is significant. However, the recent dip in 2022 could be indicative of broader economic challenges affecting many parts of the country.

Zip code 66835 remains a low-diversity area but shows signs of gradual demographic transition. This shift, coupled with overall positive economic trends, suggests a community in the early stages of change. The coming years will be crucial in determining whether these trends continue, potentially moving the area towards greater diversity and economic development, or if they stabilize, maintaining the current demographic and economic characteristics.