ZIP Code 66537

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Scranton · Osage County · Kansas

Population
1,448

10/sq mi

Median income
$70,000

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$99,800

▼ 64% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.5%

Median age 38.9

Land area
147.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 66537 in Scranton, Kansas has a population of 1,448. The median household income is $70,000, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $99,800, 64% below the US average. 20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66537 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 147.8 square miles in Scranton, Osage County, Kansas. The area is home to 1,448 residents, producing a population density of 10 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 66537 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66537 sits at $70,000 (3% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $34,251. The poverty rate stands at 13.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $99,800 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $855 per month, and 88.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66537 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Osage County, so you can benchmark 66537 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66537, Scranton, KS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,448

Population

147.8

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66537?

38.9

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$70,000

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$34,251

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.9 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

621

Total Housing Units

582

Occupied Units

39

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.5%
Renter 11.5%

$99,800

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$855

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 66537, employing approximately 49 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,390,000.

15

Businesses

49

Employees

$2.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 20.0%

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 66537 vs 66414 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
66414 Carbondale, KS 2,914 5.5 mi
66546 Wakarusa, KS 1,012 9.8 mi
66451 Lyndon, KS 1,793 10.2 mi
66543 Vassar, KS 725 10.0 mi
66523 Osage City, KS 3,833 11.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66537 in?
ZIP code 66537 (Scranton) is located in Osage County, Kansas. Osage County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/osage-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66537?
ZIP code 66537 in Scranton, KS has a population of 1,448 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66537?
The median household income in ZIP 66537 is $70,000, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66537?
The median home value in ZIP 66537 is $99,800, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66537?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66537 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66537?
ZIP code 66537 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 49 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66537?
In ZIP code 66537, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% 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 66537?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66537 is 29.9 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 66537?
In ZIP code 66537, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66537?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66537 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Scranton, KS

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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