ZIP Code 66720
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Chanute · Neosho County · Kansas
- Population
- 11,299
- Median income
- $56,911
- Median home value
- $93,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.7%
- Land area
- 474.7 sq mi
24/sq mi
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
▼ 66% vs US
higher than 8% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.6
Chicago
ZIP code 66720 in Chanute, Kansas has a population of 11,299. The median household income is $56,911, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $93,700, 66% below the US average. 23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 66720 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 474.7 square miles in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas. The area is home to 11,299 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 66720 against Kansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66720 sits at $56,911 (21% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $34,022. The poverty rate stands at 14.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $93,700 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $696 per month, and 73.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66720 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 13 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Neosho County, so you can benchmark 66720 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 66720
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66720.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
56 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
24 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66720, Chanute, 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
11,299
Population
474.7
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66720?
36.6
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
2.0%
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?
$56,911
Median Household Income
-21% vs state
$34,022
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
13.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
4,925
Total Housing Units
4,361
Occupied Units
564
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$93,700
Median Home Value
-42% vs state
$696
Median Rent
1955
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
+13.3%
YoY Change (2024)
190
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+90%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66720 have increased 13.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.8% | 148 |
| 2021 | +2.1% | 152 |
| 2022 | +9.4% | 166 |
| 2023 | +1.4% | 168 |
| 2024 | +13.3% | 190 |
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 310 business establishments in ZIP 66720, employing approximately 4,116 people with a combined annual payroll of $186,747,000.
310
Businesses
4,116
Employees
$186.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 56 | 18.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 19 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 3.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 8 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.9% |
| Information | 6 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.3% |
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 66720 vs 66748 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66748 | Humboldt, KS | 2,750 | 10.4 mi |
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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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