66701 ZIP Code
Fort Scott, Kansas
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 66701 |
| City/Town: | Fort Scott |
| County: | Bourbon |
| State: | Kansas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,206 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,562 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,266 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,434 |
| Median Home Value: | $95,200 |
| Land Area: | 285.8 sq miles
740.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.0 sq miles
5.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.8298, -94.7589 |
Population Information (66701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,206 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,278 | 47.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,928 | 52.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 668 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 857 | 7.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 691 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 747 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 823 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,274 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,281 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,011 | 9.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 538 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 994 | 8.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,303 | 11.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 692 | 6.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 327 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (66701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $95,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $784 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,434 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,830 | 88.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 604 | 11.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,285 | 68.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,545 | 32.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (66701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,420 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 261 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 615 | 8.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,165 | 29.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,732 | 23.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 871 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,123 | 15.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 653 | 8.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (66701 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,562 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,676 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,570 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,266 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (66701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,262 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,038 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 224 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,573 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,146 | 82.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 627 | 12.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 254 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (66701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,212 | 91.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 354 | 3.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 43 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 30 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 563 | 5.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 64 | 0.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 280 | 2.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 196 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 69 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (66701 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 190 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 277 | 5.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 477 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 690 | 14.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 685 | 14.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 808 | 16.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 740 | 15.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 575 | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 223 | 4.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 165 | 3.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (66701 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,569 | 70.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 749 | 14.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 123 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 31 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 503 | 10.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (66701 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 225 | 4.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 233 | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,186 | 23.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 156 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 502 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 234 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 23 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 406 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 235 | 4.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,147 | 22.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 267 | 5.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 249 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 175 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (66701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (66701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,043 | 89.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,239 | 64.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,619 | 41.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 973 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (66701 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,399 | 70.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,084 | 43.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,453 | 30.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 192 | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 71 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 527 | 10.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (66701 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,212 | 77.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 171 | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 147 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 264 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 17 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 236 | 4.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 387 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (66701 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 62 | 1.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 436 | 8.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 587 | 10.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 487 | 9.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 589 | 10.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 398 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 678 | 12.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 470 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,727 | 31.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (66701 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 345 | 6.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 472 | 8.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,740 | 32.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,022 | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 652 | 12.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 203 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (66701 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,692 | 55.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 517 | 10.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,445 | 29.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 141 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 29 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (66701 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 192 | 4.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,436 | 29.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,837 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,365 | 28.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (66701 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 742 | 22.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,071 | 32.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 530 | 16.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 449 | 13.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 370 | 11.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 94 | 2.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 14 | 0.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 15 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (66701 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,136 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $544 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $784 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.12 | 2.38 |
Households (66701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,830 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,269 | 47.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 696 | 14.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 730 | 15.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,430 | 29.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,211 | 25.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,885 | 39.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.23 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.82 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (66701 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,232 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,323 | 31.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,290 | 54.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 230 | 5.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 352 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,086 | 25.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (66701 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,700 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 123 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 213 | 7.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,250 | 46.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 412 | 15.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 702 | 26.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (66701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,549 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 665 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,016 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,116 | 19.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 211 | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,105 | 52.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 800 | 37.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (66701 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,680 | 86.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,380 | 12.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 836 | 60.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 544 | 39.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 365 | 26.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (66701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,140 | 99.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 43 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 66 | 153.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 66 | 153.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 66 | 153.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 11 | 25.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 5 | 11.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 8 | 18.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (66701 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,538 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,260 | 97.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 278 | 2.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 111 | 1.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 120 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 47 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (66701 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,830 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,412 | 91.3% | 89.4% |
Fort Scott, KS66701