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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
$50,511
Median income
$145,300
Median home value
36.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Kansas average), while per-capita income is $28,922. 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.8%. Housing costs here run $145,300 for a typical home value (10% below the state average), with rent averaging $861 a month; 53.3% of 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. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Crawford County, letting you compare 66762 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 66762

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburg, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66762.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 66762?

28.3

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 84.1%
African American 2.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

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?

$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

How ZIP 66762 ranks nationally

Pittsburg, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,511 15th percentile higher than 15% 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

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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 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.5%

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

Owner 53.3%
Renter 46.7%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 66762 vs 66763 →

ZIP 66762 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 66762 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 66762 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 66762 ranks #7 of 8 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
66763 Frontenac, KS 3,369 4.6 mi
66781 Weir, KS 1,347 7.2 mi
66735 Franklin, KS 421 8.8 mi
66760 Opolis, KS 98 5.8 mi
64832 Asbury, MO 731 8.5 mi
66756 Mulberry, KS 1,007 10.6 mi
66773 Scammon, KS 866 10.4 mi
64769 Mindenmines, MO 611 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Crawford County

66743 standard
Girard, KS
Pop: 4,373
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 Pittsburg, KS Kansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.