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Baxter Springs, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66713

Cherokee County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,836
38/sq mi
$61,250
Median income
$96,400
Median home value
12.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Baxter Springs pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66713 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66713 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas, home to 5,836 residents across 153.6 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66713 reports a modest median household income of $61,250 (15% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $29,652. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.2%. Median home value sits at $96,400 (40% below the state average), median rent at $783 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.3%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 66713, plus 6 more within Cherokee 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 66713

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baxter Springs, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66713.

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 66713, Baxter Springs, 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

5,836

Population

153.6

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66713?

40.0

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$61,250

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$29,652

Per Capita Income

19.5%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 66713 ranks nationally

Baxter Springs, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,250 31st percentile higher than 31% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 46.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,451

Total Housing Units

2,153

Occupied Units

298

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.3%
Renter 26.7%

$96,400

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$783

Median Rent

1963

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

-4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66713 have decreased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 154
2021 +14.5% 176
2022 +6.2% 187
2023 +23.1% 231
2024 -4.3% 221

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 88 business establishments in ZIP 66713, employing approximately 1,550 people with a combined annual payroll of $72,568,000.

88

Businesses

1,550

Employees

$72.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 16 18.2%
Retail trade 14 15.9%
Other services (except public administration) 12 13.6%
Finance and insurance 8 9.1%
Health care and social assistance 8 9.1%
Manufacturing 5 5.7%
Wholesale trade 4 4.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 3.4%
Utilities 3 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.4%

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 66713 vs 66778 →

ZIP 66713 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 66713 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 66713 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 66713 ranks #2 of 8 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
66778 Treece, KS 139 3.8 mi
74360 Picher, OK 31 5.0 mi
66770 Riverton, KS 1,158 5.0 mi
74363 Quapaw, OK 2,892 6.8 mi
74339 Commerce, OK 2,606 8.6 mi
66739 Galena, KS 5,453 9.0 mi
74358 North Miami, OK 270 9.5 mi
66728 Crestline, KS 91 10.6 mi
66725 Columbus, KS 5,739 10.5 mi
74354 Miami, OK 18,126 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cherokee County

66725 standard
Columbus, KS
Pop: 5,739
66739 standard
Galena, KS
Pop: 5,453
66781 standard
Weir, KS
Pop: 1,347
66770 standard
Riverton, KS
Pop: 1,158
66773 standard
Scammon, KS
Pop: 866
66782 standard
West Mineral, KS
Pop: 178

Related Areas

Cherokee County Baxter Springs, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66713 in? ▼
ZIP code 66713 (Baxter Springs) is located in Cherokee County, Kansas. Cherokee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cherokee-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66713? ▼
ZIP code 66713 in Baxter Springs, KS has a population of 5,836 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66713? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66713 is $61,250, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66713? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66713 is $96,400, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66713? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66713 is White at 86.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66713? ▼
ZIP code 66713 has 88 business establishments employing approximately 1,550 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66713? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66713 are: Accommodation and food services (16), Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66713? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66713 decreased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 66713? ▼
In ZIP code 66713, 46.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66713? ▼
In ZIP code 66713, approximately 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66713? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66713 is 19.5% 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.