| ZIP Code | 66701 |
|---|---|
| City | Fort Scott |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Bourbon County |
| Area Code | 620 |
| Elevation | 871 ft |
| Latitude | 37.829814 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.758937 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 20011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 10.9% ▲ 9% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 45 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,800 (26.8%) |
| Some College | 1,221 (18.2%) |
| Associates | 1,226 (18.2%) |
| Bachelors | 703 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,726 (25.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,838 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $107,800 ▼ 61% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $789/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,332 |
| Vacant Units | 677 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,332 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 677 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
ZIP code 66701 is located in Fort Scott, Kansas, within Bourbon County. With a population of 11,075, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.1 years. Economically, 66701 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,838 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 66701 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $107,800 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $789 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 66701 is primarily White (89.31%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.9%. Household income has grown by 51% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 66701 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 66701 in Fort Scott, KS is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,075 residents, a median household income of $64,838, and a median home value of $107,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kansas.