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Chanute, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66720

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

11,299
24/sq mi
$56,911
Median income
$93,700
Median home value
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chanute 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
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66720 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66720 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas, home to 11,299 residents across 474.7 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66720 reports a modest median household income of $56,911 (21% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $34,022. Poverty here runs at 14.6%, with unemployment measured 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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 13 minutes. To put 66720 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Neosho County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 66720

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chanute, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66720.

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 66720, Chanute, 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

11,299

Population

474.7

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 66720?

36.6

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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

How ZIP 66720 ranks nationally

Chanute, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,911 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 50.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

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

Owner 73.5%
Renter 26.5%

$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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Related Areas

Neosho County Chanute, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66720 in? ▼
ZIP code 66720 (Chanute) is located in Neosho County, Kansas. Neosho County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/neosho-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66720? ▼
ZIP code 66720 in Chanute, KS has a population of 11,299 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66720? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66720 is $56,911, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66720? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66720 is $93,700, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66720? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66720 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66720? ▼
ZIP code 66720 has 310 business establishments employing approximately 4,116 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66720? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66720 are: Retail trade (56), Health care and social assistance (37), Other services (except public administration) (35). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66720? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66720 increased by 13.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 66720? ▼
In ZIP code 66720, 50.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% 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 66720? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66720 is 13.0 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 66720? ▼
In ZIP code 66720, approximately 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66720? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66720 is 14.6% 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.