ZIP Code 66724

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Source:

Cherokee · Crawford County · Kansas

Population
1,065

11/sq mi

Median income
$58,750

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$96,600

▼ 65% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.7%

Median age 39.6

Land area
94.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 66724 in Cherokee, Kansas has a population of 1,065. The median household income is $58,750, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $96,600, 65% below the US average. 23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66724 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 94.2 square miles in Cherokee, Crawford County, Kansas. The area is home to 1,065 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 66724 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66724 sits at $58,750 (18% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $27,557. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $96,600 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $725 per month, and 83.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66724 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 39.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Crawford County, so you can benchmark 66724 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 →

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 66724, Cherokee, 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

1,065

Population

94.2

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66724?

39.6

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$58,750

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$27,557

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

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

What does housing look like?

537

Total Housing Units

384

Occupied Units

153

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.1%
Renter 16.9%

$96,600

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$725

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 66724, employing approximately 22 people with a combined annual payroll of $499,000.

3

Businesses

22

Employees

$499K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 66724 vs 66782 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
66782 West Mineral, KS 178 5.7 mi
66773 Scammon, KS 866 6.5 mi
66753 Mc Cune, KS 1,077 8.2 mi
66781 Weir, KS 1,347 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66724 in?
ZIP code 66724 (Cherokee) is located in Crawford County, Kansas. Crawford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/crawford-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66724?
ZIP code 66724 in Cherokee, KS has a population of 1,065 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66724?
The median household income in ZIP 66724 is $58,750, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66724?
The median home value in ZIP 66724 is $96,600, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66724?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66724 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66724?
ZIP code 66724 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 22 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66724?
In ZIP code 66724, 52.7% 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 percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66724?
In ZIP code 66724, approximately 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66724?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66724 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cherokee, KS

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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