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Scammon, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66773

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

866
11/sq mi
$50,764
Median income
$67,400
Median home value
12.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Scammon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66773 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66773 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Scammon, Cherokee County, Kansas, home to just 866 residents across 80.2 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66773 reports a modest median household income of $50,764 (29% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $32,578. Poverty here runs at 14.3%, with unemployment measured at 5.1%. Housing costs here run $67,400 for a typical home value (58% below the state average), with rent averaging $581 a month; 85.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cherokee County, letting you compare 66773 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 →

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 66773, Scammon, 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

866

Population

80.2

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66773?

53.5

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 82.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
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?

$50,764

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$32,578

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66773 ranks nationally

Scammon, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,764 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 52.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%

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

What does housing look like?

439

Total Housing Units

309

Occupied Units

130

Vacant Units

1.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.1%
Renter 14.9%

$67,400

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$581

Median Rent

1948

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 66773, employing approximately 7 people with a combined annual payroll of $164,000.

3

Businesses

7

Employees

$164K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 66773 vs 66781 →

ZIP 66773 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 66773 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 66773 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 66773 ranks #4 of 7 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
66781 Weir, KS 1,347 4.7 mi
66782 West Mineral, KS 178 6.6 mi
66724 Cherokee, KS 1,065 6.5 mi
66725 Columbus, KS 5,739 8.6 mi
66728 Crestline, KS 91 8.8 mi
66762 Pittsburg, KS 24,786 10.4 mi
66739 Galena, KS 5,453 12.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cherokee County

66713 standard
Baxter Springs, KS
Pop: 5,836
66725 standard
Columbus, KS
Pop: 5,739
66739 standard
Galena, KS
Pop: 5,453
66781 standard
Weir, KS
Pop: 1,347
66770 standard
Riverton, KS
Pop: 1,158
66782 standard
West Mineral, KS
Pop: 178

Related Areas

Cherokee County Scammon, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66773 in? ▼
ZIP code 66773 (Scammon) 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 66773? ▼
ZIP code 66773 in Scammon, KS has a population of 866 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66773? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66773 is $50,764, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66773? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66773 is $67,400, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66773? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66773 is White at 82.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66773? ▼
ZIP code 66773 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 7 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66773? ▼
In ZIP code 66773, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% 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 66773? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66773 is 26.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66773? ▼
In ZIP code 66773, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66773? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66773 is 14.3% 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.