| ZIP Code | 66720 |
|---|---|
| City | Chanute |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Neosho County |
| Area Code | 620 |
| Elevation | 938 ft |
| Latitude | 37.648326 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -95.457198 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 20133 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.8 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 15.8% ▲ 58% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 17% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 30 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,842 (28.1%) |
| Some College | 960 (14.7%) |
| Associates | 1,198 (18.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,076 (16.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,443 (22%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,479 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $91,900 ▼ 67% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $648/mo ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,958 |
| Vacant Units | 561 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,958 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 561 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 66720 is located in Chanute, Kansas, within Neosho County. With a population of 10,913, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.8 years. Economically, 66720 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,479 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 66720 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $91,900 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $648 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 13% since 2019.
The population of 66720 is primarily White (88.01%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.8%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 66720 stands at 5.7%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 66720 in Chanute, KS is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,913 residents, a median household income of $55,479, and a median home value of $91,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kansas.