66770 ZIP Code — Riverton, KS

Cherokee County, Kansas

ZIP code 66770 is located in Riverton, Kansas, within Cherokee County. It covers approximately 7.07 square miles and serves a population of 960 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.

About ZIP code 66770

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,083. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 46% 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 24 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 66770 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

960
population
7.07
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
66770 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 66770

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City Status
Riverton Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
66739 Galena (3.9 mi) 66713 Baxter Springs (4.6 mi) 74363 Quapaw (9.5 mi) 66725 Columbus (10.6 mi) 64834 Carl Junction (12.2 mi) 74339 Commerce (12.6 mi) 64801 Joplin (12.8 mi) 64804 Joplin (13.3 mi) 66781 Weir (14.8 mi) 64870 Webb City (15.3 mi) 66773 Scammon (15.4 mi) 74354 Miami (15.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 960
Population density 136 / sq mi
State FIPS 20
County FIPS 021
Geography
Land area 7.07 sq mi
Water area 0.54 sq mi
Latitude 37.0731
Longitude -94.7225
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 52.3% 56.7% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 28.5% 30.0% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 19.2% 12.4% 21.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.9% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

960
Population
136
People per sq mi
47.3
Median age
$67,083
Median household income
$27,752
Per capita income
$113,900
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
87.3%
Home ownership
3.5%
Poverty rate
1.3%
Unemployment
307
Housing units
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
49
Under 5
55
47
5–9
53
21
10–14
23
2
15–19
3
9
20–24
11
49
25–34
56
30
35–44
33
62
45–54
69
23
55–59
25
49
60–64
55
84
65–74
95
17
75–84
20
9
85+
11
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1825326.4%
18 and over70773.6%
65 and over23624.6%
Median age47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
Two or more races 4.3%
GroupCount%
White87891.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native414.3%
Two or more races414.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.3% 56.7% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 28.5% 30.0% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 19.2% 12.4% 21.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.9% 5.7%
$10k–$15k 3.9%
$15k–$25k 12.1%
$25k–$35k 12.1%
$35k–$50k 13.7%
$50k–$75k 14.1%
$75k–$100k 17.6%
$100k–$150k 22.9%
$150k–$200k 3.6%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k3.9%
$15k–$25k12.1%
$25k–$35k12.1%
$35k–$50k13.7%
$50k–$75k14.1%
$75k–$100k17.6%
$100k–$150k22.9%
$150k–$200k3.6%
Median income$67,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%
$50k–$100k 21.3%
$100k–$150k 44.9%
$150k–$200k 17.2%
$200k–$300k 3.7%
$300k–$500k 4.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$113,900
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied87.3%
Renter occupied12.7%
Vacant11.6%
Single-family detached96.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.7
Avg household size (owned)3.23

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–200927.7%
1990–199918.5%
1980–19896.1%
1970–197917.3%
1960–196913.6%
1950–19598.4%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier8.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom5.5%
2 bedrooms16.2%
3 bedrooms59.0%
4 bedrooms15.9%
5+ bedrooms3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle25.8%
2 vehicles45.1%
3 or more29.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas36.9%
Electricity44.8%
Propane / LP gas6.5%
Wood6.2%
Solar3.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family24680.4%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse134.2%
Female householder, no spouse4715.4%
Households with children under 188226.8%
Households with seniors (65+)13744.8%
Average household size3.14

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married21.5%6.5%
Married63.4%78.2%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed12.1%5.5%
Divorced3.0%9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 1.3%
HS graduate 49.2%
Some college, no degree 11.2%
Associate's degree 17.6%
Bachelor's degree 11.6%
Graduate / professional 9.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher98.7%
Bachelor's or higher20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten105.8%
Elementary school13678.6%
High school52.9%
College / grad school2212.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.4%
Retail trade 24.7%
Manufacturing 19.9%
Other services 7.2%
Construction 4.5%
Professional & management 4.0%
Transportation & utilities 2.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts35.4%
Service11.7%
Sales & office31.9%
Natural resources & construction11.4%
Production & transportation9.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector84.8%
Government10.9%
Self-employed4.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone71.8%
Carpool6.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home21.8%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)23.7

Poverty

All people 3.5%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 4.8%
Married-couple families 4.9%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.4%
Retirement income24.2%
Supplemental Security0.3%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP6.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.1%
High blood pressure35.5%
High cholesterol35.1%
Diabetes11.0%
Heart disease6.9%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis25.7%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease7.1%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.3%
Binge drinking17.5%
No physical activity23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.0%
Depression19.4%
Fair or poor health14.0%
Poor mental health14.4%
Poor physical health10.4%
No health insurance13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.3%
Visited dentist63.2%
Cholesterol screening88.5%
Teeth loss13.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans9413.3%
Disability%
Any disability14.0%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years12.5%
65 and over31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance79.0%
Public insurance31.6%
No insurance11.1%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only85689.2%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)95199.1%
Born in same state94398.2%
Born in different state38840.4%
Foreign born80.8%
Naturalized citizen90.9%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab18219%
Italian313.2%
AncestryCount%
French222.3%
English101%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access31.9%
Internet access92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66770

What city is ZIP code 66770 in?

ZIP code 66770 is primarily assigned to Riverton, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66770 in?

ZIP code 66770 falls within Cherokee County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 66770 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 66770 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 66770 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 66770 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 66770 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 66770 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66770?

The median home value in ZIP code 66770 is $113,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 66770 in?

ZIP code 66770 observes the CST timezone.

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