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Chase County
Cottonwood Falls, KS
66845
66845 ZIP Code — Cottonwood Falls, KS
Chase County, Kansas
ZIP code 66845 is located in
Cottonwood Falls ,
Kansas ,
within Chase County .
It covers approximately 153.42 square miles and serves a population of
1,079 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 620 .
About ZIP code 66845
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 $96,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $48,571. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 66845 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,079
Population density
7 / sq mi
State FIPS
20
County FIPS
017
Geography
Land area
153.42 sq mi
Water area
1.13 sq mi
Latitude
38.2985
Longitude
-96.5068
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
620
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.9%
51.4%
41.1%
$50k – $100k
38.3%
32.5%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
14.1%
12.9%
21.0%
Over $200k
0.6%
3.2%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$48,571
Median household income
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 194 18.0% 18 and over 885 82.0% 65 and over 238 22.1% Median age 44.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.8%
Group Count % White 953 84.4% Two or more races 113 10% Hispanic or Latino 50 4.4% Black or African American 9 0.8% Other race 4 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.9%
51.4%
41.1%
$50k – $100k
38.3%
32.5%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
14.1%
12.9%
21.0%
Over $200k
0.6%
3.2%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.9% $10k–$15k 6.8% $15k–$25k 9.6% $25k–$35k 14.7% $35k–$50k 17.5% $50k–$75k 20.6% $75k–$100k 7.9% $100k–$150k 16.4% $150k–$200k 0.4% $200k+ 2.0% Median income $48,571
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $96,400 Median rent / month $533 Owner occupied 77.0% Renter occupied 23.0% Vacant 21.2% Single-family detached 84.6% Large apartment buildings 0.3% Mobile homes 7.8% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.30
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.3% 2000–2009 4.3% 1990–1999 4.0% 1980–1989 3.8% 1970–1979 13.8% 1960–1969 11.1% 1950–1959 4.0% 1940–1949 15.4% 1939 or earlier 39.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.8% 1 bedroom 6.7% 2 bedrooms 33.5% 3 bedrooms 28.8% 4 bedrooms 25.9% 5+ bedrooms 2.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.7% 1 vehicle 24.1% 2 vehicles 32.0% 3 or more 40.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 62.7% Electricity 18.9% Propane / LP gas 14.7% Wood 3.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 233 51.1% Cohabiting couple 17 3.7% Male householder, no spouse 96 21.1% Female householder, no spouse 110 24.1% Households with children under 18 111 24.3% Households with seniors (65+) 170 37.3% Average household size 2.14
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 38.5% 14.1% Married 49.1% 57.3% Separated 0.2% 1.0% Widowed 4.2% 12.5% Divorced 8.0% 15.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.8% Bachelor's or higher 23.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 0.9% Kindergarten 6 2.6% Elementary school 92 39.3% High school 67 28.6% College / grad school 67 28.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.7%
Agriculture & mining
14.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Professional & management
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Public administration
3.4%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.4% Service 10.6% Sales & office 22.9% Natural resources & construction 11.5% Production & transportation 18.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 74.7% Government 14.5% Self-employed 10.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.6% Carpool 5.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.2% Work from home 9.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
11.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.8% Retirement income 15.6% Supplemental Security 1.1% Cash public assistance 1.5% Food stamps / SNAP 7.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.6% High blood pressure 38.3% High cholesterol 36.4% Diabetes 12.0% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 9.2% Arthritis 29.0% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 7.7% Cancer 8.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.5% Binge drinking 15.7% No physical activity 25.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.3% Depression 18.4% Fair or poor health 15.2% Poor mental health 13.1% Poor physical health 10.9% No health insurance 15.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.8% Visited dentist 64.3% Cholesterol screening 89.7% Teeth loss 14.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 61 6.9%
Disability % Any disability 10.1% Under 18 6.2% 18–64 years 7.7% 65 and over 20.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.0% Public insurance 33.8% No insurance 7.9% Uninsured under 19 2.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,041 96.5% Spanish 9 0.9% Other Indo-European 7 0.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 2 0.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,036 96.0% Born in same state 1,036 96.0% Born in different state 781 72.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 43 4.0% Not a US citizen 8 18.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 144 13.3% Italian 121 11.2% Arab 74 6.9%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 7 0.6% Polish 6 0.6% English 5 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.3% Internet access 91.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66845
What city is ZIP code 66845 in?
ZIP code 66845 is primarily assigned to Cottonwood Falls, Kansas.
What county is ZIP code 66845 in?
ZIP code 66845 falls within Chase County, Kansas.
Does ZIP code 66845 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 66845 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66845?
The median home value in ZIP code 66845 is $96,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 66845?
ZIP code 66845 has an estimated population of 1,079 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 66845?
The median household income in ZIP code 66845 is $48,571, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 66845 in?
ZIP code 66845 observes the CST timezone.
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