66071 ZIP Code — Paola, KS

Miami County, Kansas

ZIP code 66071 is located in Paola, Kansas, within Miami County. It covers approximately 229.27 square miles and serves a population of 13,005 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 913.

About ZIP code 66071

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 $248,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,087. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 66071 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

13,005

population

229.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66071 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66071

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66071. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Paola	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66064 Osawatomie (8.9 mi) 66053 Louisburg (10.3 mi) 66083 Spring Hill (11.3 mi) 66026 Fontana (12.3 mi) 66079 Rantoul (13.3 mi) 66042 Lane (14.5 mi) 66021 Edgerton (15.1 mi) 66040 La Cygne (15.1 mi) 66013 Bucyrus (15.5 mi) 66013 Bucyrus (15.5 mi) 66092 Wellsville (15.9 mi) 66030 Gardner (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,005
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	229.27 sq mi
Water area	6.17 sq mi
Latitude	38.5708
Longitude	-94.8801
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	913

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.4%	32.3%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	36.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	25.1%	21.0%
Over $200k	5.5%	6.5%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

13,005

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$83,087

Median household income

$41,574

Per capita income

$248,500

Median home value

$964

Median monthly rent

78.6%

Home ownership

5.0%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

4,431

Housing units

28.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

285

Under 5

274

401

5–9

385

519

10–14

497

396

15–19

379

462

20–24

442

565

25–34

541

785

35–44

752

821

45–54

788

611

55–59

585

502

60–64

481

700

65–74

672

451

75–84

433

142

85+

136

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,894	22.3%
18 and over	10,111	77.7%
65 and over	2,534	19.5%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.4%

Two or more races 2.6%

Black or African American 1.4%

Asian 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	12,246	93.4%
Two or more races	340	2.6%
Black or African American	188	1.4%
Asian	126	1%
Hispanic or Latino	109	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	105	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.4%	32.3%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	36.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	25.1%	21.0%
Over $200k	5.5%	6.5%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k+ 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	11.5%
$200k+	7.3%
Median income	$83,087

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$50k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k–$300k 22.7%

$300k–$500k 28.0%

$500k–$1M 9.7%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$248,500
Median rent / month	$964
Owner occupied	78.6%
Renter occupied	21.4%
Vacant	5.6%
Single-family detached	85.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	4.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	16.7%
1990–1999	11.3%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	22.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.1%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	25.4%
3 bedrooms	39.9%
4 bedrooms	19.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	27.4%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	33.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.1%
Electricity	50.2%
Propane / LP gas	17.3%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,858	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	203	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	923	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,261	24.0%
Households with children under 18	1,360	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,860	35.5%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	22.7%
Married	57.3%	53.8%
Separated	0.5%	0.8%
Widowed	4.3%	8.4%
Divorced	11.9%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 32.5%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 11.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	28.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	156	5.0%
Kindergarten	168	5.4%
Elementary school	1,475	47.6%
High school	680	21.9%
College / grad school	622	20.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Manufacturing 11.9%

Construction 11.5%

Retail trade 9.5%

Finance & real estate 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Professional & management 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Other services 6.3%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Information 2.2%

Public administration 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.8%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 5.0%

Under 18 years 3.1%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 15.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	23.0%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	890	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.4%
Public insurance	27.1%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,446	95.7%
Spanish	167	1.3%
Other Indo-European	69	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	98	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,844	98.8%
Born in same state	12,814	98.5%
Born in different state	7,995	61.5%
Foreign born	30	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	161	1.2%
Not a US citizen	66	41.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,183	16.8%
French	1,768	13.6%
Arab	485	3.7%
Polish	186	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	86	0.7%
English	75	0.6%
German	22	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66071

What city is ZIP code 66071 in?

ZIP code 66071 is primarily assigned to Paola, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66071 in?

ZIP code 66071 falls within Miami County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 66071 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 66071 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 66071?

ZIP code 66071 has an estimated population of 13,005 residents, with a density of 57 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 66071?

The median household income in ZIP code 66071 is $83,087, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66071?

The median home value in ZIP code 66071 is $248,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 66071 in?

ZIP code 66071 observes the CST timezone.