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 Moderate-density area
- $61,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $96,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Baxter Springs pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 66713 (Baxter Springs, KS) fell -4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 230.8 in 2023 to 220.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,652. The poverty rate is 19.5%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $96,400 (40% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $783; owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cherokee County, so 66713 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 66713
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baxter Springs, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66713.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 66713?
40.0
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
1.2%
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?
$61,250
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$29,652
Per Capita Income
19.5%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 66713 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Baxter Springs, 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)
$61,250 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
2,451housing units
2,451
Total Housing Units
2,153
Occupied Units
298
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$96,400
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 74354
Miami (74354)
18,126 residents
- 66713 5,836
Baxter Springs (66713)
5,836 residents
- 66725 5,739
Columbus (66725)
5,739 residents
- 66739 5,453
Galena (66739)
5,453 residents
- 74363 2,892
Quapaw (74363)
2,892 residents
- 74339 2,606
Commerce (74339)
2,606 residents
- 66770 1,158
Riverton (66770)
1,158 residents
- 74358 270
North Miami (74358)
270 residents
- 66778 139
Treece (66778)
139 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66713 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66713 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66770
Riverton (66770)
$90,521 median income
- 66713
Baxter Springs (66713)
$61,250 median income
- 74363
Quapaw (74363)
$55,524 median income
- 66739
Galena (66739)
$52,289 median income
- 74354
Miami (74354)
$50,818 median income
- 74358
North Miami (74358)
$50,000 median income
- 66725
Columbus (66725)
$48,443 median income
- 74339 $34,970
Commerce (74339)
$34,970 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66713, 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 (5,836 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 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.
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