66801 ZIP Code, Emporia, KS
66801 is a ZIP code in Emporia, Kansas — mostly in Lyon County (85% of its land), with smaller parts in Chase County. It covers 301 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 66835, 66864 and 66865. 27,585 people live here in 11,725 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Kansas ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (54% own). Median household income is $56,794, below the Kansas median of $74,275; 24% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Emporia, KS
- County: Lyon County
- Land area: 301 sq mi
- Population: 27,585
- Median household income: $56,794
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 27,585 |
| Households | 11,725 |
| Median household income | $56,794 |
| Income per person | $29,035 |
| Median age | 32.2 |
| Homeowners | 53.7% |
| Median home value | $152,700 |
| Median rent | $822 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 13.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 23.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.9% |
| Broadband internet | 89.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 19.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.2% |
| $10–15K | 3.2% |
| $15–25K | 9.6% |
| $25–35K | 9.8% |
| $35–50K | 15.4% |
| $50–75K | 22.0% |
| $75–100K | 15.0% |
| $100–150K | 12.6% |
| $150–200K | 3.0% |
| $200K+ | 4.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.9% |
| 10–19 | 13.7% |
| 20–24 | 14.4% |
| 25–34 | 13.1% |
| 35–44 | 10.9% |
| 45–54 | 9.6% |
| 55–64 | 10.9% |
| 65–74 | 9.2% |
| 75+ | 6.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 25.1% |
| Owned outright | 23.2% |
| Rented | 41.2% |
| Vacant | 10.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 57.3% |
| Townhome | 1.9% |
| 2–4 units | 9.4% |
| 5–19 units | 14.7% |
| 20+ units | 7.7% |
| Mobile / other | 9.0% |
Businesses in 66801
768 business establishments with 12,900 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 112
- Accommodation and Food Services: 104
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 103
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 83
- Construction: 62
- Finance and Insurance: 59
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 45
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 43
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 66835 — Americus city, KS (8.3 mi)
- 66864 — Neosho Rapids city, KS (13.7 mi)
- 66865 — Olpe city, KS (14.3 mi)
- 66830 — Admire city, KS (14.6 mi)
- 66868 — Reading city, KS (16.1 mi)
- 66869 — Strong City city, KS (16.3 mi)
- 66854 — Hartford city, KS (16.8 mi)
- 66845 — Cottonwood Falls city, KS (17.3 mi)
Areas that include 66801
- Emporia, KS ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Chase County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Lyon County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Kansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 6: highest median home value in Lyon County
- No. 4 of 6: highest share of households with children in Lyon County
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Lyon County
- No. 2 of 6: lowest median age in Lyon County
- No. 5 of 6: highest median age in Lyon County
- No. 3 of 5: fastest population growth in Lyon County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 66801, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 66801 in?
- 66801 is a Emporia, KS mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Emporia; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 66801 in?
- 66801 is mostly in Lyon County (85% of its land), with smaller parts in Chase County.
- What is the population of 66801?
- About 27,585 people (±363), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 27,369.
- What is the median household income in 66801?
- $56,794 (±$6,073), 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 66801?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 66801 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 66801?
- The closest, measured center to center: 66835 (8.3 mi, Americus), 66864 (13.7 mi, Neosho Rapids), 66865 (14.3 mi, Olpe), 66830 (14.6 mi, Admire), 66868 (16.1 mi, Reading) and 66869 (16.3 mi, Strong City).
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