Fort Scott, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66701
Bourbon County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,325
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,795
- Median income Below-median income area
- $112,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Scott pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66701 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 66701 (Fort Scott, KS) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 186.9 in 2023 to 194.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 66701 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas, home to 12,325 residents across 760.8 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66701 reports a modest median household income of $56,795 (21% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,952. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $112,700 (30% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $748; owner occupancy is 71.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bourbon County, so 66701 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 66701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Scott, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66701.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
37 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 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 66701, Fort Scott, 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
12,325
Population
760.8
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66701?
40.2
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
1.1%
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?
$56,795
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$31,952
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
17.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66701 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Fort Scott, 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)
$56,795 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
5,468housing units
5,468
Total Housing Units
4,884
Occupied Units
584
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$112,700
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$748
Median Rent
1954
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
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
195
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+95%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66701 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -3.8% | 137 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 154 |
| 2022 | +8.8% | 168 |
| 2023 | +11.5% | 187 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 195 |
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 330 business establishments in ZIP 66701, employing approximately 4,180 people with a combined annual payroll of $172,914,000.
330
Businesses
4,180
Employees
$172.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 50 | 15.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 43 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 11.2% |
| Construction | 31 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 2.7% |
| Information | 8 | 2.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 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 66701 vs 66769 →
ZIP 66701 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66701
Fort Scott (66701)
12,325 residents
- 66769 557
Redfield (66769)
557 residents
- 66741 237
Garland (66741)
237 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66701 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66741
Garland (66741)
$94,792 median income
- 66769
Redfield (66769)
$80,000 median income
- 66701
Fort Scott (66701)
$56,795 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66701 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66701, 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 (12,325 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 66701 in?
ZIP code 66701 (Fort Scott) is located in Bourbon County, Kansas. Bourbon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bourbon-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66701?
ZIP code 66701 in Fort Scott, KS has a population of 12,325 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66701?
The median household income in ZIP 66701 is $56,795, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66701?
The median home value in ZIP 66701 is $112,700, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66701?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66701 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66701?
ZIP code 66701 has 330 business establishments employing approximately 4,180 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66701?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66701 are: Retail trade (50), Other services (except public administration) (43), Accommodation and food services (39). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66701?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66701 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. 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 66701?
In ZIP code 66701, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 66701?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66701 is 17.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66701?
In ZIP code 66701, approximately 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66701?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66701 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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