PlainZIP

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
$56,795
Median income
$112,700
Median home value
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Kansas average), while per-capita income is $31,952. Poverty here runs at 13.7%, with unemployment measured at 6.2%. Housing costs here run $112,700 for a typical home value (30% below the state average), with rent averaging $748 a month; 71.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 66701, plus 6 more within Bourbon County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66701?

40.2

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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

$31,952

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

17.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66701 ranks nationally

Fort Scott, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$56,795 24th percentile higher than 24% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

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

What does housing look like?

5,468

Total Housing Units

4,884

Occupied Units

584

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.3%
Renter 28.7%

$112,700

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66701 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 66701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
66769 Redfield, KS 557 7.6 mi
66741 Garland, KS 237 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bourbon County

66779 standard
Uniontown, KS
Pop: 650
66780 standard
Walnut, KS
Pop: 589
66716 standard
Bronson, KS
Pop: 567
66769 standard
Redfield, KS
Pop: 557
66754 standard
Mapleton, KS
Pop: 451
66738 standard
Fulton, KS
Pop: 376

Related Areas

Bourbon County Fort Scott, KS Kansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.