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Iola, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66749

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

7,974
26/sq mi
$60,093
Median income
$107,000
Median home value
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Iola pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66749 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66749 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Iola, Allen County, Kansas, home to 7,974 residents across 303.2 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66749 reports a modest median household income of $60,093 (16% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $30,264. Poverty here runs at 8.6%, with unemployment measured at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $107,000 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $776 per month, and 67.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Allen County, so you can benchmark 66749 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 66749

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Iola, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66749.

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 66749, Iola, 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

7,974

Population

303.2

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66749?

37.8

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.8%
African American 4.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$60,093

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$30,264

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

16.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66749 ranks nationally

Iola, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,093 29th percentile higher than 29% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,448

Total Housing Units

2,898

Occupied Units

550

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.8%
Renter 32.2%

$107,000

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$776

Median Rent

1968

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 (2022)

170

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+70%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66749 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +70% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -2.4% 133
2019 +3.2% 137
2020 +2.5% 141
2021 +10.7% 156
2022 +8.9% 170

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 249 business establishments in ZIP 66749, employing approximately 2,725 people with a combined annual payroll of $120,306,000.

249

Businesses

2,725

Employees

$120.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 39 15.7%
Health care and social assistance 37 14.9%
Accommodation and food services 26 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 23 9.2%
Finance and insurance 19 7.6%
Wholesale trade 18 7.2%
Construction 17 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 6.0%
Manufacturing 14 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 5.2%
Information 7 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 2.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.2%

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 66749 vs 66751 →

ZIP 66749 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 66749 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 66749 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 66749 ranks #2 of 4 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
66751 La Harpe, KS 849 6.6 mi
66015 Colony, KS 782 9.4 mi
66748 Humboldt, KS 2,750 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Allen County

66748 standard
Humboldt, KS
Pop: 2,750
66755 standard
Moran, KS
Pop: 1,178
66751 standard
La Harpe, KS
Pop: 849
66732 standard
Elsmore, KS
Pop: 291
66772 standard
Savonburg, KS
Pop: 253

Related Areas

Allen County Iola, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66749 in? ▼
ZIP code 66749 (Iola) is located in Allen County, Kansas. Allen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/allen-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66749? ▼
ZIP code 66749 in Iola, KS has a population of 7,974 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66749? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66749 is $60,093, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66749? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66749 is $107,000, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66749? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66749 is White at 89.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66749? ▼
ZIP code 66749 has 249 business establishments employing approximately 2,725 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66749? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66749 are: Retail trade (39), Health care and social assistance (37), Accommodation and food services (26). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66749? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66749 increased by 8.9% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 70%. 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 66749? ▼
In ZIP code 66749, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% 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 66749? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66749 is 16.8 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 66749? ▼
In ZIP code 66749, approximately 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66749? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66749 is 8.6% 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.