PlainZIP

West Mineral, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66782

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

178
233/sq mi
$36,458
Median income
$45,000
Median home value
1.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Mineral pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
233
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66782 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66782 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Mineral, Cherokee County, Kansas, home to just 178 residents across 0.8 square miles, a density of 233 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66782 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,458 (49% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $26,271. Poverty here runs at 7.3%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $45,000 (72% below the state average); renters pay a median of $894 monthly, and 77.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 1.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cherokee County, letting you compare 66782 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 66782, West Mineral, 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

178

Population

0.8

Area (sq mi)

233

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66782?

44.0

Median Age

57.3%

Male

42.7%

Female

7.3%

Foreign-Born

White 72.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 28.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$36,458

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$26,271

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 66782 ranks nationally

West Mineral, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,458 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 39.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.7%

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

What does housing look like?

92

Total Housing Units

75

Occupied Units

17

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.3%
Renter 22.7%

$45,000

Median Home Value

-72% vs state

$894

Median Rent

1973

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 66782, employing approximately 13 people with a combined annual payroll of $176,000.

3

Businesses

13

Employees

$176K

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 66782 vs 66724 →

ZIP 66782 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 66782 ranks #5 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 66782 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 66782 ranks #5 of 5 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
66724 Cherokee, KS 1,065 5.7 mi
66773 Scammon, KS 866 6.6 mi
66725 Columbus, KS 5,739 8.8 mi
66753 Mc Cune, KS 1,077 7.0 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
66773 standard
Scammon, KS
Pop: 866

Related Areas

Cherokee County West Mineral, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66782 in? ▼
ZIP code 66782 (West Mineral) 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 66782? ▼
ZIP code 66782 in West Mineral, KS has a population of 178 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66782? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66782 is $36,458, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66782? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66782 is $45,000, which is 84% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66782? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66782 is White at 72.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66782? ▼
ZIP code 66782 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 13 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66782? ▼
In ZIP code 66782, 39.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.7% 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 66782? ▼
In ZIP code 66782, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66782? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66782 is 7.3% 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.