ZIP Code 66770

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Riverton · Cherokee County · Kansas

Population
1,158

65/sq mi

Median income
$90,521

▲ 19% vs US

higher than 74% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$149,100

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
30.5%

Median age 38.5

Land area
18.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 66770 in Riverton, Kansas has a population of 1,158. The median household income is $90,521, which is 19% above the national average. Median home value is $149,100, 46% below the US average. 30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66770 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.0 square miles in Riverton, Cherokee County, Kansas. The area is home to 1,158 residents, producing a population density of 65 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 66770 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66770 sits at $90,521 (26% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $32,836. The poverty rate stands at 2.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $149,100 (8% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 81.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66770 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cherokee County, so you can benchmark 66770 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 66770

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66770.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66770, Riverton, 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

1,158

Population

18.0

Area (sq mi)

65

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66770?

38.5

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 97.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$90,521

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$32,836

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.5%

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

What does housing look like?

348

Total Housing Units

348

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.7%

$149,100

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 66770, employing approximately 185 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,357,000.

21

Businesses

185

Employees

$7.4M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 5 23.8%
Retail trade 4 19.1%
Other services (except public administration) 4 19.1%
Construction 3 14.3%

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 66770 vs 66739 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
66739 Galena, KS 5,453 3.9 mi
66728 Crestline, KS 91 6.3 mi
66713 Baxter Springs, KS 5,836 5.0 mi
74363 Quapaw, OK 2,892 8.8 mi
66778 Treece, KS 139 8.8 mi
74360 Picher, OK 31 9.9 mi
64834 Carl Junction, MO 9,556 11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66770 in?
ZIP code 66770 (Riverton) is located in Cherokee County, Kansas. Cherokee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cherokee-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66770?
ZIP code 66770 in Riverton, KS has a population of 1,158 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66770?
The median household income in ZIP 66770 is $90,521, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66770?
The median home value in ZIP 66770 is $149,100, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66770?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66770 is White at 97.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66770?
ZIP code 66770 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 185 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66770?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66770 are: Health care and social assistance (5), Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66770?
In ZIP code 66770, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66770?
In ZIP code 66770, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66770?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66770 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Riverton, KS

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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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