ZIP Code 66782

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West Mineral · Cherokee County · Kansas

Population
178

233/sq mi

Median income
$36,458

▼ 52% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$45,000

▼ 84% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
1.7%

Median age 44

Land area
0.8 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 66782 in West Mineral, Kansas has a population of 178. The median household income is $36,458, which is 52% below the national average. Median home value is $45,000, 84% below the US average. 1.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66782 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.8 square miles in West Mineral, Cherokee County, Kansas. The area is home to 178 residents, producing a population density of 233 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 66782 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66782 sits at $36,458 (49% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $26,271. The poverty rate stands at 7.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $45,000 (72% below the state average) with median rent at $894 per month, and 77.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66782 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 1.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cherokee County, so you can benchmark 66782 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 66782, West Mineral, 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

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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for West Mineral, KS

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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