Paola, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66071
Miami County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,360
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $84,142
- Median income Above-median income area
- $262,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Paola pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66071 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 66071 (Paola, KS) rose +8.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 229.2 in 2023 to 249.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 66071 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Paola, Miami County, Kansas, home to 12,360 residents across 602.9 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66071 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,142 (17% above the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,938. The poverty rate is 6.5%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $262,500 (62% above the average Kansas ZIP), while 77.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,092.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Miami County, so 66071 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 66071
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Paola, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66071.
- Construction
Construction
53 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66071, Paola, KS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
12,360
Population
602.9
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66071?
45.6
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
0.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$84,142
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$43,938
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
29.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66071 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Paola, KS household income vs. every Kansas ZIP code
Median household income among 659 reporting Kansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$84,142 Top 23% higher than 77% of 659 Kansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,355housing units
5,355
Total Housing Units
5,174
Occupied Units
181
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$262,500
Median Home Value
+62% vs state ZIP avg
$1,092
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.8%
YoY Change (2024)
249
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+149%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66071 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 165 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 186 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 212 |
| 2023 | +8.2% | 229 |
| 2024 | +8.8% | 249 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 331 business establishments in ZIP 66071, employing approximately 3,544 people with a combined annual payroll of $169,894,000.
331
Businesses
3,544
Employees
$169.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 53 | 16.0% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 11.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 8.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 2.7% |
| Information | 7 | 2.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 66071 vs 66064 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66064 | Osawatomie, KS | 6,098 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66071, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,360 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 66071 in?
ZIP code 66071 (Paola) is located in Miami County, Kansas. Miami County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/miami-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66071?
ZIP code 66071 in Paola, KS has a population of 12,360 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66071?
The median household income in ZIP 66071 is $84,142, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66071?
The median home value in ZIP 66071 is $262,500, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66071?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66071 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66071?
ZIP code 66071 has 331 business establishments employing approximately 3,544 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66071?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66071 are: Construction (53), Retail trade (39), Other services (except public administration) (38). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66071?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66071 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66071?
In ZIP code 66071, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 66071?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66071 is 29.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66071?
In ZIP code 66071, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66071?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66071 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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