66537 ZIP Code — Scranton, KS

Osage County, Kansas

ZIP code 66537 is located in Scranton, Kansas, within Osage County. It covers approximately 53.04 square miles and serves a population of 1,222 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66537

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,077. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 66537 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,222

population

53.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66537 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66537

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66537. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scranton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66414 Carbondale (3.7 mi) 66413 Burlingame (5 mi) 66546 Wakarusa (8.6 mi) 66451 Lyndon (10.6 mi) 66402 Auburn (10.8 mi) 66624 Topeka (10.9 mi) 66619 Topeka (11.2 mi) 66630 Topeka (11.6 mi) 66543 Vassar (11.9 mi) 66610 Topeka (13.6 mi) 66524 Overbrook (13.7 mi) 66409 Berryton (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,222
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	53.04 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	38.7824
Longitude	-95.7431
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	785

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.0%	43.4%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	36.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	24.6%	17.3%	21.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.6%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,222

Population

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$58,077

Median household income

$30,473

Per capita income

$85,700

Median home value

$1,020

Median monthly rent

85.6%

Home ownership

15.8%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

452

Housing units

12.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	255	20.9%
18 and over	967	79.1%
65 and over	260	21.3%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.4%

Two or more races 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,127	90.4%
Two or more races	77	6.2%
Hispanic or Latino	24	1.9%
Other race	18	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.0%	43.4%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	36.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	24.6%	17.3%	21.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.6%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 5.3%

$50k–$75k 32.6%

$75k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	5.3%
$50k–$75k	32.6%
$75k–$100k	18.6%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$58,077

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.6%

$50k–$100k 36.9%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 5.0%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,700
Median rent / month	$1,020
Owner occupied	85.6%
Renter occupied	14.4%
Vacant	9.2%
Single-family detached	78.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	29.0%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	14.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	20.6%
3 bedrooms	53.3%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	30.5%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	32.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.1%
Electricity	18.0%
Propane / LP gas	14.0%
Wood	6.8%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	168	35.6%
Cohabiting couple	63	13.3%
Male householder, no spouse	96	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	145	30.7%
Households with children under 18	93	19.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	205	43.4%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.2%	30.9%
Married	43.7%	35.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	4.7%
Divorced	22.5%	29.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 49.3%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	7.9%
Kindergarten	5	2.1%
Elementary school	133	55.0%
High school	71	29.3%
College / grad school	14	5.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 14.3%

Education & healthcare 13.6%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 11.3%

Professional & management 10.9%

Public administration 9.4%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Other services 3.4%

Construction 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.5%
Service	19.9%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	27.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.1%
Carpool	16.9%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 15.8%

Under 18 years 26.3%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 9.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.8%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.6%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	52.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.2%
Public insurance	42.5%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,167	95.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,220	99.8%
Born in same state	1,215	99.4%
Born in different state	976	79.9%
Foreign born	5	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	196	16%
Arab	48	3.9%
French	42	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	0.9%
Dutch	10	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	77.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66537

What city is ZIP code 66537 in?

ZIP code 66537 is primarily assigned to Scranton, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66537 in?

ZIP code 66537 falls within Osage County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 66537 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 66537 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 66537 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 66537 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 66537?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66537?

16% of residents in ZIP code 66537 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 66537 in?

ZIP code 66537 observes the CST timezone.