66801 ZIP Code — Emporia, KS
Lyon County, Kansas
ZIP code 66801 is located in Emporia, Kansas, within Lyon County. It covers approximately 301.05 square miles and serves a population of 27,416 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.
About ZIP code 66801
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $54,322.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
27,416
population
301.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
66801 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 66801
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66801. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Emporia | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
66835 Americus (9.6 mi)
66864 Neosho Rapids (10.1 mi)
66865 Olpe (12.7 mi)
66830 Admire (13.1 mi)
66868 Reading (13.6 mi)
66833 Allen (15.1 mi)
66854 Hartford (15.5 mi)
66856 Lebo (19.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,416 |
| Population density | 91 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 20 |
| County FIPS | 111 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 301.05 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.39 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.4339 |
| Longitude | -96.1712 |
| 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 | 51.5% | 49.7% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.2% | 34.8% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.9% | 13.2% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 2.3% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
27,416
Population
91
People per sq mi
32.2
Median age
$54,322
Median household income
$28,335
Per capita income
$139,400
Median home value
$763
Median monthly rent
54.3%
Home ownership
17.4%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
7,772
Housing units
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
766
Under 5
831
841
5–9
912
736
10–14
798
1,007
15–19
1,093
2,002
20–24
2,171
1,692
25–34
1,836
1,367
35–44
1,482
1,253
45–54
1,358
650
55–59
705
882
60–64
956
1,115
65–74
1,209
576
75–84
624
266
85+
288
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,798 | 21.1% |
| 18 and over | 21,618 | 78.9% |
| 65 and over | 4,078 | 14.9% |
| Median age | 32.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67.8%
Two or more races
12.9%
Hispanic or Latino
12.2%
Other race
3%
Asian
1.9%
Black or African American
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,170 | 67.8% |
| Two or more races | 4,018 | 12.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,797 | 12.2% |
| Other race | 923 | 3% |
| Asian | 605 | 1.9% |
| Black or African American | 560 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 140 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.5% | 49.7% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.2% | 34.8% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.9% | 13.2% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 2.3% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
4.8%
$15k–$25k
10.8%
$25k–$35k
10.5%
$35k–$50k
16.6%
$50k–$75k
19.1%
$75k–$100k
16.0%
$100k–$150k
10.0%
$150k–$200k
2.7%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $54,322 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.2%
$50k–$100k
23.4%
$100k–$150k
18.0%
$150k–$200k
16.8%
$200k–$300k
16.4%
$300k–$500k
8.7%
$500k–$1M
3.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $139,400 |
| Median rent / month | $763 |
| Owner occupied | 54.3% |
| Renter occupied | 45.7% |
| Vacant | 12.1% |
| Single-family detached | 59.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.6% |
| Mobile homes | 6.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.8% |
| 3 or more | 21.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 59.1% |
| Electricity | 30.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,835 | 42.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,068 | 9.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,807 | 24.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,714 | 23.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,020 | 26.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,736 | 23.9% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.0% | 38.9% |
| Married | 45.7% | 43.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 9.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.6%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
32.4%
Some college, no degree
20.7%
Associate's degree
6.7%
Bachelor's degree
15.3%
Graduate / professional
11.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 522 | 6.2% |
| Kindergarten | 207 | 2.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,666 | 31.8% |
| High school | 1,247 | 14.9% |
| College / grad school | 3,730 | 44.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.5%
Manufacturing
23.6%
Retail trade
13.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Professional & management
4.7%
Other services
3.7%
Construction
3.6%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Public administration
2.3%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.9% |
| Service | 20.4% |
| Sales & office | 17.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.4% |
| Production & transportation | 24.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.1% |
| Government | 17.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.1% |
| Carpool | 13.1% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 4.4% |
| Work from home | 4.6% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 13.3 |
Poverty
All people
17.4%
Under 18 years
17.5%
18 and over
17.3%
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
29.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.2% |
| Retirement income | 19.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| High blood pressure | 30.5% |
| High cholesterol | 31.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 20.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.4% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 24.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 18.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.7% |
| Visited dentist | 63.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,373 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 14.2% |
| 65 and over | 33.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.3% |
| Public insurance | 31.0% |
| No insurance | 11.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,819 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 2,264 | 8.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,120 | 8.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 117 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,090 | 87.9% |
| Born in same state | 23,963 | 87.4% |
| Born in different state | 17,689 | 64.5% |
| Foreign born | 127 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,326 | 12.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,057 | 31.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,479 | 9% |
| French | 2,098 | 7.7% |
| Arab | 1,270 | 4.6% |
| English | 312 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 105 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 90 | 0.3% |
| German | 62 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.7% |
| Internet access | 93.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66801
What city is ZIP code 66801 in?
ZIP code 66801 is primarily assigned to Emporia, Kansas.
What county is ZIP code 66801 in?
ZIP code 66801 falls within Lyon County, Kansas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66801?
17% of residents in ZIP code 66801 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66801?
The median home value in ZIP code 66801 is $139,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 66801?
ZIP code 66801 has an estimated population of 27,416 residents, with a density of 91 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 66801?
The median household income in ZIP code 66801 is $54,322, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 66801 in?
ZIP code 66801 observes the CST timezone.