66782 ZIP Code — West Mineral, KS
Cherokee County, Kansas
ZIP code 66782 is located in West Mineral, Kansas, within Cherokee County. It covers approximately 0.30 square miles and serves a population of 179 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.
179
population
0.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
66782 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 66782
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66782. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| West Mineral | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 179 |
| Population density | 597 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 20 |
| County FIPS | 021 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.30 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.2879 |
| Longitude | -94.9279 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 620 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 77.1% | 56.7% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 18.8% | 30.0% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 4.2% | 12.4% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
179
Population
597
People per sq mi
37.5
Median age
$53,438
Median household income
$20,764
Per capita income
$40,000
Median home value
$1,042
Median monthly rent
82.5%
Home ownership
7.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
79
Housing units
6.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
7
Under 5
5
6
5–9
4
12
10–14
8
5
15–19
3
1
20–24
1
15
25–34
10
11
35–44
7
12
45–54
8
2
55–59
1
8
60–64
5
21
65–74
13
3
75–84
2
5
85+
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 49 | 27.4% |
| 18 and over | 130 | 72.6% |
| 65 and over | 48 | 26.8% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.1%
Two or more races
20.1%
Hispanic or Latino
5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 140 | 74.1% |
| Two or more races | 38 | 20.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 | 5.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 77.1% | 56.7% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 18.8% | 30.0% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 4.2% | 12.4% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
1.6%
$10k–$15k
9.5%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
22.2%
$35k–$50k
6.3%
$50k–$75k
28.6%
$75k–$100k
6.3%
$100k–$150k
17.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 9.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 22.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 28.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 6.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.5% |
| Median income | $53,438 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
63.5%
$50k–$100k
25.0%
$150k–$200k
3.8%
$200k–$300k
7.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $40,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,042 |
| Owner occupied | 82.5% |
| Renter occupied | 17.5% |
| Vacant | 30.0% |
| Single-family detached | 78.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 12.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.77 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 25.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 41.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 41.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.9% |
| 3 or more | 27.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 60.3% |
| Electricity | 33.3% |
| Wood | 3.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 30 | 47.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 11 | 17.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 19 | 30.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 24 | 38.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 39 | 61.9% |
| Average household size | 2.84 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.4% | 21.4% |
| Married | 40.7% | 60.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 12.5% |
| Divorced | 23.5% | 5.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
10.2%
HS graduate
21.3%
Some college, no degree
49.6%
Associate's degree
12.6%
Bachelor's degree
1.6%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 6.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 9.8% |
| Elementary school | 22 | 53.7% |
| High school | 11 | 26.8% |
| College / grad school | 4 | 9.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Wholesale trade
15.3%
Transportation & utilities
13.6%
Education & healthcare
13.6%
Public administration
13.6%
Manufacturing
11.9%
Finance & real estate
11.9%
Agriculture & mining
5.1%
Construction
5.1%
Professional & management
5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.0% |
| Service | 8.5% |
| Sales & office | 5.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.2% |
| Production & transportation | 37.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.0% |
| Government | 22.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.7% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 8.5% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
Poverty
All people
7.3%
Under 18 years
4.1%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
7.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 61.9% |
| Retirement income | 22.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.5% |
| High blood pressure | 33.3% |
| High cholesterol | 33.6% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.9% |
| Binge drinking | 18.8% |
| No physical activity | 23.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 14.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.0% |
| Visited dentist | 63.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.5% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 13 | 10.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 15.9% |
| 65 and over | 35.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.5% |
| Public insurance | 62.6% |
| No insurance | 5.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 167 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 163 | 91.1% |
| Born in same state | 163 | 91.1% |
| Born in different state | 125 | 69.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 16 | 8.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 16 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 44 | 24.6% |
| Italian | 22 | 12.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 12 | 6.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.2% |
| Internet access | 81.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66782
What city is ZIP code 66782 in?
ZIP code 66782 is primarily assigned to West Mineral, Kansas.
What county is ZIP code 66782 in?
ZIP code 66782 falls within Cherokee County, Kansas.
Does ZIP code 66782 have a large retiree population?
62% of households in ZIP code 66782 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 66782?
6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 66782 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 66782 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 66782 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 66782 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 66782 in?
ZIP code 66782 observes the CST timezone.