Cherokee County, KS ZIP Codes
Kansas (KS) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
19,130
population (2021)
-11.4%
pop change since 2010
20021
FIPS code
Cherokee County ZIP code map
About Cherokee County
Cherokee County is located in Kansas and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 19,130 as of 2021,
a decrease of
11.4% from 21,603 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Cherokee County is 20021.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 19,130 |
| 2010 population | 21,603 |
| Change | -11.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| FIPS code | 20021 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Cherokee County
ZIP codes for Cherokee County, KS (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66713 | Baxter Springs | Cherokee | View map |
| 66725 | Columbus | Cherokee | View map |
| 66728 | Crestline | Cherokee | View map |
| 66739 | Galena | Cherokee | View map |
| 66770 | Riverton | Cherokee | View map |
| 66773 | Scammon | Cherokee | View map |
| 66778 | Treece | Cherokee | View map |
| 66781 | Weir | Cherokee | View map |
| 66782 | West Mineral | Cherokee | View map |
Demographics & statistics
18,597
Population
43.0
Median age
$52,764
Median household income
$26,446
Per capita income
$87,167
Median home value
$624
Median monthly rent
74.1%
Home ownership
14.0%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
6,465
Housing units
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
650
Under 5
560
719
5–9
619
517
10–14
446
711
15–19
613
549
20–24
474
1,050
25–34
905
1,128
35–44
973
1,259
45–54
1,086
778
55–59
671
744
60–64
642
1,085
65–74
935
612
75–84
527
185
85+
160
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,386 | 25.1% |
| 18 and over | 14,211 | 74.9% |
| 65 and over | 3,504 | 20.8% |
| Median age | 43.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.7%
Two or more races
7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.1%
Black or African American
0.9%
Other race
0.4%
Asian
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,485 | 87.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,317 | 7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 457 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 198 | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 169 | 0.9% |
| Other race | 84 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.4%
$10k–$15k
5.3%
$15k–$25k
12.0%
$25k–$35k
10.4%
$35k–$50k
15.1%
$50k–$75k
19.1%
$75k–$100k
12.2%
$100k–$150k
15.5%
$150k–$200k
2.7%
$200k+
1.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.7% |
| $200k+ | 1.5% |
| Median income | $52,764 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
23.2%
$50k–$100k
32.6%
$100k–$150k
22.8%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k–$300k
7.2%
$300k–$500k
2.9%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $87,167 |
| Median rent / month | $624 |
| Owner occupied | 74.1% |
| Renter occupied | 25.9% |
| Vacant | 19.1% |
| Single-family detached | 83.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 9.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.7% |
| 3 or more | 30.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.1% |
| Electricity | 37.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.2% |
| Wood | 3.3% |
| Solar | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,623 | 53.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 463 | 4.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,068 | 15.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,989 | 26.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,863 | 24.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,437 | 38.6% |
| Average household size | 2.68 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.5% | 20.3% |
| Married | 55.6% | 51.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 12.9% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 14.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
35.8%
Some college, no degree
26.3%
Associate's degree
10.7%
Bachelor's degree
12.8%
Graduate / professional
6.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 200 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 371 | 9.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,814 | 48.9% |
| High school | 1,113 | 19.2% |
| College / grad school | 705 | 18.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.6%
Manufacturing
18.9%
Retail trade
11.9%
Construction
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Other services
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Agriculture & mining
3.9%
Professional & management
3.8%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Public administration
2.2%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.7% |
| Service | 18.4% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.6% |
| Production & transportation | 19.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.6% |
| Government | 13.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.7% |
| Carpool | 7.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.5 |
Poverty
All people
14.0%
Under 18 years
14.2%
18 and over
13.7%
Married-couple families
8.2%
Female-led households
15.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.6% |
| Retirement income | 26.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.3% |
| High cholesterol | 35.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 27.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 26.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 14.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.6% |
| Visited dentist | 59.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Teeth loss | 16.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,039 | 8.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 6.1% |
| 18–64 years | 19.3% |
| 65 and over | 45.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.1% |
| Public insurance | 39.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,387 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 101 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 69 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 6 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,460 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 18,410 | 99.1% |
| Born in different state | 7,731 | 47.9% |
| Foreign born | 50 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 137 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 71 | 30.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,267 | 17.6% |
| Italian | 2,069 | 11.1% |
| French | 1,714 | 9.2% |
| English | 138 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 56 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 55 | 0.3% |
| German | 26 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 18 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.8% |
| Internet access | 90.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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