PlainZIP

Cottonwood Falls, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66845

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

1,232
3/sq mi
$51,771
Median income
$89,700
Median home value
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cottonwood Falls pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66845 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66845 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cottonwood Falls, Chase County, Kansas, home to just 1,232 residents across 397.4 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66845 reports a modest median household income of $51,771 (28% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $29,228. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. Median home value sits at $89,700 (45% below the state average), median rent at $843 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Chase County, letting you compare 66845 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 66845

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cottonwood Falls, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66845.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 66845, Cottonwood Falls, 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

1,232

Population

397.4

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 66845?

43.0

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

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?

$51,771

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$29,228

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 66845 ranks nationally

Cottonwood Falls, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,771 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.3%

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

What does housing look like?

627

Total Housing Units

548

Occupied Units

79

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.4%
Renter 20.6%

$89,700

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$843

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 66845, employing approximately 287 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,665,000.

31

Businesses

287

Employees

$10.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 12.9%
Finance and insurance 4 12.9%
Retail trade 3 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 3 9.7%

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 66845 vs 66862 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
66862 Matfield Green, KS 116 10.0 mi

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Pop: 777
66869 standard
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Pop: 748
66850 standard
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Pop: 228
66843 standard
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Pop: 205
66862 standard
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Pop: 116

Related Areas

Chase County Cottonwood Falls, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66845 in? ▼
ZIP code 66845 (Cottonwood Falls) is located in Chase County, Kansas. Chase County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chase-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66845? ▼
ZIP code 66845 in Cottonwood Falls, KS has a population of 1,232 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66845? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66845 is $51,771, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66845? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66845 is $89,700, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66845? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66845 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66845? ▼
ZIP code 66845 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 287 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66845? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66845 are: Construction (4), Finance and insurance (4), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66845? ▼
In ZIP code 66845, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% 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 66845? ▼
In ZIP code 66845, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66845? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66845 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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