| ZIP Code | 66801 |
|---|---|
| City | Emporia |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Lyon County |
| Area Code | 620 |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft |
| Latitude | 38.411743 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.223507 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 20111 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.5 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 15.8% ▲ 58% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 46% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 322 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,836 (33%) |
| Some College | 2,059 (14.1%) |
| Associates | 1,939 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,178 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,305 (29.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,771 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $144,200 ▼ 48% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $799/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,008 |
| Vacant Units | 1,477 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,008 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,477 |
| Owner Occupied | 54.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 66801 is located in Emporia, Kansas, within Lyon County. With a population of 27,348, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.5 years. Economically, 66801 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,771 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 66801 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $144,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $799 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.1%) and renters (45.9%). Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 66801 is majority White (64.79%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.5% 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 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 66801 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 66801 in Emporia, KS is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 27,348 residents, a median household income of $57,771, and a median home value of $144,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kansas.