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 Low-density area
- $51,771
- Median income Below-median income area
- $89,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 27.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,228. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 1.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $89,700 (45% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $843; owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Chase County, so 66845 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 66845
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cottonwood Falls, KS
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$29,228
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 66845 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Cottonwood Falls, 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)
$51,771 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
627housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66845, 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 (1,232 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 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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