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Galena, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66739

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

5,453
31/sq mi
$52,289
Median income
$83,000
Median home value
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Galena pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66739 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66739 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Galena, Cherokee County, Kansas, home to 5,453 residents across 178.8 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66739 reports a modest median household income of $52,289 (27% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $30,473. Poverty here runs at 9.7%, with unemployment measured at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $83,000 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $782 per month, and 73.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cherokee County, letting you compare 66739 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 66739

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Galena, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66739.

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 66739, Galena, 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

5,453

Population

178.8

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66739?

46.5

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$52,289

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$30,473

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

18.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66739 ranks nationally

Galena, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,289 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,538

Total Housing Units

2,169

Occupied Units

369

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$83,000

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$782

Median Rent

1969

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

+8.9%

YoY Change (2024)

201

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+101%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66739 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 136
2021 +12.5% 153
2022 +14.5% 175
2023 +5.2% 184
2024 +8.9% 201

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 76 business establishments in ZIP 66739, employing approximately 1,355 people with a combined annual payroll of $113,627,000.

76

Businesses

1,355

Employees

$113.6M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 11 14.5%
Other services (except public administration) 11 14.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 9 11.8%
Retail trade 7 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 7 9.2%
Finance and insurance 6 7.9%
Construction 3 4.0%
Wholesale trade 3 4.0%

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 66739 vs 66728 →

ZIP 66739 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 66739 ranks #3 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 66739 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 66739 ranks #4 of 5 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
66728 Crestline, KS 91 4.1 mi
66770 Riverton, KS 1,158 3.9 mi
64834 Carl Junction, MO 9,556 7.1 mi
66713 Baxter Springs, KS 5,836 9.0 mi
66773 Scammon, KS 866 12.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cherokee County

66713 standard
Baxter Springs, KS
Pop: 5,836
66725 standard
Columbus, KS
Pop: 5,739
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 Galena, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66739 in? ▼
ZIP code 66739 (Galena) 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 66739? ▼
ZIP code 66739 in Galena, KS has a population of 5,453 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66739? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66739 is $52,289, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66739? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66739 is $83,000, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66739? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66739 is White at 86.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66739? ▼
ZIP code 66739 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 1,355 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66739? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66739 are: Manufacturing (11), Other services (except public administration) (11), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66739? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66739 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. 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 66739? ▼
In ZIP code 66739, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% 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 66739? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66739 is 18.8 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 66739? ▼
In ZIP code 66739, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66739? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66739 is 9.7% 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.