Pittsburg, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66762
Crawford County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,786
- 71/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,511
- Median income Below-median income area
- $145,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 36.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pittsburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 71
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66762 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 66762 (Pittsburg, KS) rose +7.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.1 in 2023 to 228.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 66762 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas, with 24,786 residents across 347.1 square miles, a density of 71 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66762 reports a modest median household income of $50,511 (30% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,922. The poverty rate is 25.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $145,300 (10% below the average Kansas ZIP) and median rent is $861; 53.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.3, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Crawford County, so 66762 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 66762
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburg, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66762.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
110 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
101 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
85 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
70 establishments
- Construction
Construction
51 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 66762, Pittsburg, 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
24,786
Population
347.1
Area (sq mi)
71
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66762?
28.3
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
5.4%
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?
$50,511
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$28,922
Per Capita Income
25.4%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
16.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66762 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Pittsburg, 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)
$50,511 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
11,445housing units
11,445
Total Housing Units
9,983
Occupied Units
1,462
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$145,300
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$861
Median Rent
1971
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
+7.8%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66762 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 154 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 168 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 189 |
| 2023 | +12.4% | 212 |
| 2024 | +7.8% | 229 |
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 666 business establishments in ZIP 66762, employing approximately 12,770 people with a combined annual payroll of $560,038,000.
666
Businesses
12,770
Employees
$560.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 110 | 16.5% |
| Retail trade | 101 | 15.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 85 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 70 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 51 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 45 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 31 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 3.1% |
| Information | 17 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 66762 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66762
Pittsburg (66762)
24,786 residents
- 66763 3,369
Frontenac (66763)
3,369 residents
- 66781 1,347
Weir (66781)
1,347 residents
- 66756 1,007
Mulberry (66756)
1,007 residents
- 66773 866
Scammon (66773)
866 residents
- 64832 731
Asbury (64832)
731 residents
- 64769 611
Mindenmines (64769)
611 residents
- 66735 421
Franklin (66735)
421 residents
- 66760 98
Opolis (66760)
98 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66762 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66762 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64832
Asbury (64832)
$98,750 median income
- 66735
Franklin (66735)
$66,269 median income
- 66763
Frontenac (66763)
$58,733 median income
- 66781
Weir (66781)
$58,400 median income
- 66756
Mulberry (66756)
$54,710 median income
- 66773
Scammon (66773)
$50,764 median income
- 66762
Pittsburg (66762)
$50,511 median income
- 64769 $27,813
Mindenmines (64769)
$27,813 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66762 ranks #7 of 8 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 66762, 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 (24,786 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 66762 in?
ZIP code 66762 (Pittsburg) 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 66762?
ZIP code 66762 in Pittsburg, KS has a population of 24,786 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66762?
The median household income in ZIP 66762 is $50,511, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66762?
The median home value in ZIP 66762 is $145,300, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66762?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66762 is White at 84.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66762?
ZIP code 66762 has 666 business establishments employing approximately 12,770 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66762?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66762 are: Health care and social assistance (110), Retail trade (101), Accommodation and food services (85). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66762?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66762 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 66762?
In ZIP code 66762, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.5% 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 66762?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66762 is 16.0 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 66762?
In ZIP code 66762, approximately 53.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66762?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66762 is 25.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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