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 Low-density area
- $55,515
- Median income Below-median income area
- $129,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 30.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 22nd 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 average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,293. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $129,200 (20% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $837; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Crawford County, so 66743 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
9 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 66743?
40.2
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
1.5%
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?
$55,515
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$33,293
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66743 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Girard, KS household income vs. every Kansas ZIP code
Median household income among 659 reporting Kansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$55,515 20th percentile higher than 20% of 659 Kansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kansas 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,943housing units
1,943
Total Housing Units
1,664
Occupied Units
279
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$129,200
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 66743
Girard (66743)
4,373 residents
- 66753 1,077
Mc Cune (66753)
1,077 residents
- 66734 332
Farlington (66734)
332 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66743 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66743 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66753
Mc Cune (66753)
$73,520 median income
- 66743
Girard (66743)
$55,515 median income
- 66734
Farlington (66734)
$42,807 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66743, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,373 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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