ZIP Code 66845
standardSource:
Cottonwood Falls · Chase County · Kansas
- Population
- 1,232
- Median income
- $51,771
- Median home value
- $89,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.3%
- Land area
- 397.4 sq mi
3/sq mi
▼ 32% vs US
higher than 17% of US ZIPs
▼ 68% vs US
higher than 7% of US ZIPs
Median age 43
Chicago
ZIP code 66845 in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas has a population of 1,232. The median household income is $51,771, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $89,700, 68% below the US average. 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 66845 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 397.4 square miles in Cottonwood Falls, Chase County, Kansas. The area is home to 1,232 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 66845 against Kansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66845 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $89,700 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $843 per month, and 79.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66845 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Chase County, so you can benchmark 66845 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 66845
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66845.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 66845, Cottonwood Falls, 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
1,232
Population
397.4
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66845?
43.0
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
4.6%
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?
$51,771
Median Household Income
-28% vs state
$29,228
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
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?
627
Total Housing Units
548
Occupied Units
79
Vacant Units
2.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 |
More ZIP Codes in Chase County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 66845 in? ▼
What is the population of ZIP code 66845? ▼
What is the median household income in ZIP 66845? ▼
What is the average home value in ZIP 66845? ▼
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66845? ▼
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66845? ▼
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66845? ▼
What is the education level in ZIP code 66845? ▼
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66845? ▼
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66845? ▼
ZIP Code Research Guides
Official Data Resources for Cottonwood Falls, 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.
PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.
Read our methodology , how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.