ZIP Code 66801
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Emporia · Lyon County · Kansas
- Population
- 28,492
- Median income
- $56,794
- Median home value
- $152,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.6%
- Land area
- 759.8 sq mi
38/sq mi
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
▼ 45% vs US
higher than 26% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.2
Chicago
ZIP code 66801 in Emporia, Kansas has a population of 28,492. The median household income is $56,794, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $152,700, 45% below the US average. 26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 66801 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 759.8 square miles in Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas. The area is home to 28,492 residents, producing a population density of 38 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 66801 against Kansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66801 sits at $56,794 (21% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $29,035. The poverty rate stands at 15.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $152,700 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $822 per month, and 53.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66801 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is 13 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lyon County, so you can benchmark 66801 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 66801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66801.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
112 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
104 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
103 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
83 establishments
- Construction
Construction
62 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66801, Emporia, 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
28,492
Population
759.8
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66801?
32.2
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
12.6%
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?
$56,794
Median Household Income
-21% vs state
$29,035
Per Capita Income
15.9%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
13.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
13,103
Total Housing Units
11,725
Occupied Units
1,378
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,700
Median Home Value
-6% vs state
$822
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66801 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 158 |
| 2021 | +7.1% | 170 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 191 |
| 2023 | +10.3% | 211 |
| 2024 | +5.3% | 222 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 768 business establishments in ZIP 66801, employing approximately 12,900 people with a combined annual payroll of $589,466,000.
768
Businesses
12,900
Employees
$589.5M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 112 | 14.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 104 | 13.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 103 | 13.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 83 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 62 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 59 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 45 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 43 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 2.2% |
| Information | 14 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.3% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.4% |
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 66801 vs 66835 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66835 | Americus, KS | 1,360 | 8.8 mi |
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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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