66701 ZIP Code, Fort Scott, KS
66701 is a ZIP code in Fort Scott, Kansas in Bourbon County. It covers 286 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 66769, 66741 and 64741. 11,503 people live here in 4,884 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $56,795, below the Kansas median of $74,275.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Fort Scott, KS
- County: Bourbon County
- Land area: 286 sq mi
- Population: 11,503
- Median household income: $56,795
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 11,503 |
| Households | 4,884 |
| Median household income | $56,795 |
| Income per person | $31,952 |
| Median age | 40.2 |
| Homeowners | 71.3% |
| Median home value | $112,700 |
| Median rent | $748 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.7% |
| Broadband internet | 88.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.3% |
| $10–15K | 2.9% |
| $15–25K | 9.3% |
| $25–35K | 11.6% |
| $35–50K | 17.4% |
| $50–75K | 14.7% |
| $75–100K | 13.7% |
| $100–150K | 18.0% |
| $150–200K | 4.0% |
| $200K+ | 5.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.5% |
| 10–19 | 11.9% |
| 20–24 | 8.8% |
| 25–34 | 11.9% |
| 35–44 | 9.6% |
| 45–54 | 9.8% |
| 55–64 | 13.2% |
| 65–74 | 12.5% |
| 75+ | 8.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 28.6% |
| Owned outright | 35.4% |
| Rented | 25.4% |
| Vacant | 10.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.5% |
| Townhome | 0.3% |
| 2–4 units | 3.7% |
| 5–19 units | 4.9% |
| 20+ units | 3.6% |
| Mobile / other | 7.0% |
Businesses in 66701
330 business establishments with 4,180 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 50
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 43
- Accommodation and Food Services: 39
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 37
- Construction: 31
- Finance and Insurance: 27
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 22
- Manufacturing: 16
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 66769 — Redfield city, KS (7.4 mi)
- 66741 — Garland CDP, KS (9.2 mi)
- 64741 — Deerfield village, MO (10.8 mi)
- 66779 — Uniontown city, KS (11.3 mi)
- 66738 — Fulton city, KS (12.9 mi)
- 66711 — Arcadia city, KS (13.9 mi)
- 66754 — Mapleton city, KS (13.9 mi)
- 66734 — Farlington CDP, KS (15.3 mi)
Areas that include 66701
- Fort Scott, KS ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Devon, KS ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Bourbon County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Kansas ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 66701, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 66701 in?
- 66701 is a Fort Scott, KS mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Fort Scott; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 66701 in?
- 66701 is in Bourbon County.
- What is the population of 66701?
- About 11,503 people (±460), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 11,642.
- What is the median household income in 66701?
- $56,795 (±$8,342), compared with $74,275 for Kansas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 66701?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 66701 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 66701?
- The closest, measured center to center: 66769 (7.4 mi, Redfield), 66741 (9.2 mi, Garland), 64741 (10.8 mi, Deerfield), 66779 (11.3 mi, Uniontown), 66738 (12.9 mi, Fulton) and 66711 (13.9 mi, Arcadia).
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