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Girard, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66743

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

4,373
11/sq mi
$55,515
Median income
$129,200
Median home value
30.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66743 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66743 covers 383.6 square miles in Girard, Crawford County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,373 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66743 reports a modest median household income of $55,515 (23% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $33,293. Poverty here runs at 11.3%, with unemployment measured at 4.1%. Median home value sits at $129,200 (20% below the state average), median rent at $837 a month, and owner-occupancy at 65.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Crawford County, so you can benchmark 66743 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 66743

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Girard, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66743.

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 66743, Girard, 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

4,373

Population

383.6

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66743?

40.2

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$55,515

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$33,293

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

20.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66743 ranks nationally

Girard, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,515 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,943

Total Housing Units

1,664

Occupied Units

279

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.7%
Renter 34.3%

$129,200

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$837

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

+12.9%

YoY Change (2021)

147

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+47%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66743 have increased 12.9% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +47% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2016 – 163
2017 -18.5% 133
2018 -14.2% 114
2020 – 130
2021 +12.9% 147

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 99 business establishments in ZIP 66743, employing approximately 1,212 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,730,000.

99

Businesses

1,212

Employees

$58.7M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 19 19.2%
Other services (except public administration) 14 14.1%
Construction 11 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 10 10.1%
Finance and insurance 9 9.1%
Manufacturing 8 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 6.1%
Accommodation and food services 6 6.1%
Wholesale trade 5 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 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 66743 vs 66734 →

ZIP 66743 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 66743 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 66743 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 66743 ranks #2 of 3 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
66734 Farlington, KS 332 8.3 mi
66753 Mc Cune, KS 1,077 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Crawford County

66762 standard
Pittsburg, KS
Pop: 24,786
66763 standard
Frontenac, KS
Pop: 3,369
66712 standard
Arma, KS
Pop: 1,939
66753 standard
Mc Cune, KS
Pop: 1,077
66724 standard
Cherokee, KS
Pop: 1,065
66756 standard
Mulberry, KS
Pop: 1,007

Related Areas

Crawford County Girard, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66743 in? ▼
ZIP code 66743 (Girard) 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 66743? ▼
ZIP code 66743 in Girard, KS has a population of 4,373 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66743? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66743 is $55,515, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66743? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66743 is $129,200, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66743? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66743 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66743? ▼
ZIP code 66743 has 99 business establishments employing approximately 1,212 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66743? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66743 are: Retail trade (19), Other services (except public administration) (14), Construction (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66743? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66743 increased by 12.9% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 47%. 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 66743? ▼
In ZIP code 66743, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.1% 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 66743? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66743 is 20.5 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 66743? ▼
In ZIP code 66743, approximately 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66743? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66743 is 11.3% 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.