ZIP Code 66781

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Weir · Cherokee County · Kansas

Population
1,347

11/sq mi

Median income
$58,400

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$109,400

▼ 61% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.3%

Median age 25.5

Land area
118.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 66781 in Weir, Kansas has a population of 1,347. The median household income is $58,400, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $109,400, 61% below the US average. 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66781 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 118.2 square miles in Weir, Cherokee County, Kansas. The area is home to 1,347 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 66781 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66781 sits at $58,400 (19% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $20,912. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $109,400 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $1,096 per month, and 77.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66781 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cherokee County, so you can benchmark 66781 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 →

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 66781, Weir, 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

1,347

Population

118.2

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66781?

25.5

Median Age

65.5%

Male

34.5%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$58,400

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$20,912

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

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

What does housing look like?

431

Total Housing Units

356

Occupied Units

75

Vacant Units

3.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.5%
Renter 22.5%

$109,400

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$1,096

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 66781, employing approximately 43 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,856,000.

10

Businesses

43

Employees

$2.9M

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 66781 vs 66773 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
66773 Scammon, KS 866 4.7 mi
66762 Pittsburg, KS 24,786 7.2 mi
66728 Crestline, KS 91 8.4 mi
66760 Opolis, KS 98 6.8 mi
66724 Cherokee, KS 1,065 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66781 in?
ZIP code 66781 (Weir) 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 66781?
ZIP code 66781 in Weir, KS has a population of 1,347 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66781?
The median household income in ZIP 66781 is $58,400, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66781?
The median home value in ZIP 66781 is $109,400, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66781?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66781 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66781?
ZIP code 66781 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 43 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66781?
In ZIP code 66781, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 66781?
In ZIP code 66781, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66781?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66781 is 7.2% 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 Weir, 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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