66717 ZIP Code — Buffalo, KS

Wilson County, Kansas

ZIP code 66717 is located in Buffalo, Kansas, within Wilson County. It covers approximately 43.69 square miles and serves a population of 613 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.

About ZIP code 66717

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $59,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,417. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 66717 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

613

population

43.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66717 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66717

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66717. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buffalo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66714 Benedict (5 mi) 66736 Fredonia (11.4 mi) 66777 Toronto (13 mi) 66710 Altoona (13.1 mi) 66783 Yates Center (13.6 mi) 66720 Chanute (15.3 mi) 66761 Piqua (16.8 mi) 67047 Fall River (18.4 mi) 66757 Neodesha (18.8 mi) 66748 Humboldt (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	613
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	205

Geography
Land area	43.69 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	37.6899
Longitude	-95.7244
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	620

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	49.3%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	44.1%	34.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	14.2%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

613

Population

People per sq mi

46.3

Median age

$70,417

Median household income

$26,111

Per capita income

$59,500

Median home value

$575

Median monthly rent

92.8%

Home ownership

24.6%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

263

Housing units

19.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	121	19.7%
18 and over	492	80.3%
65 and over	113	18.4%
Median age	46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Two or more races 3.3%

Group	Count	%
White	593	96.7%
Two or more races	20	3.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	49.3%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	44.1%	34.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	14.2%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 13.9%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 28.7%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.9%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	28.7%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	8.5%
$150k–$200k	12.1%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$70,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 45.4%

$50k–$100k 29.0%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$500k–$1M 11.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$59,500
Median rent / month	$575
Owner occupied	92.8%
Renter occupied	7.2%
Vacant	20.1%
Single-family detached	89.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	25.4%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	6.1%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	44.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	53.0%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	10.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.8%
2 vehicles	28.7%
3 or more	52.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.8%
Electricity	5.8%
Propane / LP gas	23.3%
Wood	8.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	129	57.8%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	23	10.3%
Female householder, no spouse	69	30.9%
Households with children under 18	58	26.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	88	39.5%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	29.9%
Married	63.5%	47.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.4%
Widowed	0.4%	17.7%
Divorced	11.3%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 48.2%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	8.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	33	25.8%
High school	28	21.9%
College / grad school	56	43.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 45.7%

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Retail trade 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Other services 2.8%

Construction 2.5%

Public administration 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Professional & management 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.7%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	7.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	45.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	15.6%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.9

Poverty

All people 24.6%

Under 18 years 18.2%

18 and over 26.2%

Married-couple families 18.6%

Female-led households 21.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	23.8%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.2%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	52.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.3%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	1.8%
65 and over	31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.1%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	12.2%
Uninsured under 19	31.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	568	92.7%
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)	604	98.5%
Born in same state	604	98.5%
Born in different state	489	79.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	1.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	42	6.9%
French	30	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	7	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	94.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66717

What city is ZIP code 66717 in?

ZIP code 66717 is primarily assigned to Buffalo, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66717 in?

ZIP code 66717 falls within Wilson County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 66717 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 66717 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66717?

25% of residents in ZIP code 66717 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 66717 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 66717 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66717?

The median home value in ZIP code 66717 is $59,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 66717 in?

ZIP code 66717 observes the CST timezone.