Yates Center, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66783
Woodson County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,230
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $48,068
- Median income Below-median income area
- $91,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Yates Center pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66783 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 66783 covers 769.0 square miles in Yates Center, Woodson County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,230 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66783 reports a modest median household income of $48,068 (33% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,022. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.7% and unemployment is 1.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $91,400 (44% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $615; owner occupancy is 82.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Woodson County, so 66783 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 66783
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Yates Center, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66783.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
6 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66783, Yates Center, 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
2,230
Population
769.0
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66783?
49.0
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
0.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$48,068
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$33,022
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
20.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66783 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Yates Center, KS household income vs. every Kansas ZIP code
Median household income among 659 reporting Kansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$48,068 7th percentile higher than 7% of 659 Kansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,149housing units
1,149
Total Housing Units
868
Occupied Units
281
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$91,400
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$615
Median Rent
1955
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 62 business establishments in ZIP 66783, employing approximately 335 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,944,000.
62
Businesses
335
Employees
$12.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 14.5% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 12.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 11.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 6 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 4 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.8% |
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 66783 vs 66758 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66758 | Neosho Falls, KS | 216 | 12.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66783, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,230 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 66783 in?
ZIP code 66783 (Yates Center) is located in Woodson County, Kansas. Woodson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/woodson-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66783?
ZIP code 66783 in Yates Center, KS has a population of 2,230 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66783?
The median household income in ZIP 66783 is $48,068, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66783?
The median home value in ZIP 66783 is $91,400, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66783?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66783 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66783?
ZIP code 66783 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 335 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66783?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66783 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Retail trade (8), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66783?
In ZIP code 66783, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% 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 66783?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66783 is 20.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66783?
In ZIP code 66783, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66783?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66783 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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