ZIP Code 66762
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Pittsburg · Crawford County · Kansas
- Population
- 24,786
- Median income
- $50,511
- Median home value
- $145,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.5%
- Land area
- 347.1 sq mi
71/sq mi
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 15% of US ZIPs
▼ 48% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
Median age 28.3
Chicago
ZIP code 66762 in Pittsburg, Kansas has a population of 24,786. The median household income is $50,511, which is 34% below the national average. Median home value is $145,300, 48% below the US average. 36.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 66762 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 347.1 square miles in Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas. The area is home to 24,786 residents, producing a population density of 71 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 66762 against Kansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66762 sits at $50,511 (30% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $28,922. The poverty rate stands at 25.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $145,300 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $861 per month, and 53.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66762 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.3, and the average commute is 16 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Crawford County, so you can benchmark 66762 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 66762
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$28,922
Per Capita Income
25.4%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
16.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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