66776 ZIP Code — Thayer, KS

Neosho County, Kansas

ZIP code 66776 is located in Thayer, Kansas, within Neosho County. It covers approximately 111.58 square miles and serves a population of 1,542 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.

About ZIP code 66776

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 $118,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,431. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. 42% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 66776 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,542
population
111.58
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
66776 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 66776

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66776. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Thayer Acceptable
Thayer Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
67341 Dennis (6.8 mi) 66757 Neodesha (8.1 mi) 67335 Cherryvale (10.3 mi) 66710 Altoona (10.7 mi) 66740 Galesburg (10.8 mi) 67354 Mound Valley (13.3 mi) 67357 Parsons (14.1 mi) 66720 Chanute (16.1 mi) 66733 Erie (17.7 mi) 66771 Saint Paul (18.4 mi) 66714 Benedict (18.5 mi) 67351 Liberty (18.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,542
Population density 14 / sq mi
State FIPS 20
County FIPS 133
Geography
Land area 111.58 sq mi
Water area 0.33 sq mi
Latitude 37.4123
Longitude -95.4882
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 50.3% 49.4% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 32.0% 34.8% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 16.3% 14.2% 21.0%
Over $200k 1.4% 1.6% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,542
Population
14
People per sq mi
32.8
Median age
$52,431
Median household income
$25,215
Per capita income
$118,200
Median home value
$1,025
Median monthly rent
77.9%
Home ownership
28.8%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
520
Housing units
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
83
Under 5
103
59
5–9
74
56
10–14
69
55
15–19
69
20
20–24
24
72
25–34
91
56
35–44
70
36
45–54
46
63
55–59
78
62
60–64
78
53
65–74
67
66
75–84
83
4
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1849832.3%
18 and over1,04467.7%
65 and over27818.0%
Median age32.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.3%
Two or more races 16%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,29083.3%
Two or more races24816%
Hispanic or Latino60.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native40.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.3% 49.4% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 32.0% 34.8% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 16.3% 14.2% 21.0%
Over $200k 1.4% 1.6% 5.7%
Under $10k 5.5%
$10k–$15k 0.9%
$15k–$25k 10.3%
$25k–$35k 10.9%
$35k–$50k 19.3%
$50k–$75k 21.2%
$75k–$100k 10.9%
$100k–$150k 9.1%
$150k–$200k 10.9%
$200k+ 1.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.5%
$10k–$15k0.9%
$15k–$25k10.3%
$25k–$35k10.9%
$35k–$50k19.3%
$50k–$75k21.2%
$75k–$100k10.9%
$100k–$150k9.1%
$150k–$200k10.9%
$200k+1.1%
Median income$52,431

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%
$50k–$100k 33.4%
$100k–$150k 27.5%
$150k–$200k 3.9%
$200k–$300k 22.2%
$300k–$500k 2.3%
$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$118,200
Median rent / month$1,025
Owner occupied77.9%
Renter occupied22.1%
Vacant12.9%
Single-family detached75.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes21.4%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.65

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201910.7%
2000–200921.0%
1990–199923.8%
1980–19898.9%
1970–19794.7%
1960–19693.3%
1950–19591.4%
1940–19497.6%
1939 or earlier18.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.5%
1 bedroom1.4%
2 bedrooms23.4%
3 bedrooms49.4%
4 bedrooms17.1%
5+ bedrooms8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.6%
1 vehicle25.1%
2 vehicles29.9%
3 or more36.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas34.6%
Electricity13.5%
Propane / LP gas28.2%
Wood17.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family31956.9%
Cohabiting couple30.5%
Male householder, no spouse11320.1%
Female householder, no spouse12622.5%
Households with children under 1820636.7%
Households with seniors (65+)21237.8%
Average household size2.75

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married18.2%13.9%
Married54.5%63.6%
Separated0.0%4.7%
Widowed16.9%13.2%
Divorced10.4%4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.8%
Some HS, no diploma 8.7%
HS graduate 30.2%
Some college, no degree 23.3%
Associate's degree 6.2%
Bachelor's degree 13.4%
Graduate / professional 10.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher83.4%
Bachelor's or higher23.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool225.3%
Kindergarten61.4%
Elementary school24959.4%
High school7317.4%
College / grad school6916.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%
Retail trade 14.6%
Agriculture & mining 11.0%
Professional & management 10.5%
Transportation & utilities 9.3%
Manufacturing 8.3%
Construction 7.5%
Public administration 6.9%
Finance & real estate 2.6%
Other services 1.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%
Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.8%
Service13.1%
Sales & office18.3%
Natural resources & construction18.0%
Production & transportation10.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector62.2%
Government23.1%
Self-employed9.2%
Unpaid family workers5.6%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone61.6%
Carpool20.4%
Public transit0.5%
Walk10.9%
Work from home6.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)25.4

Poverty

All people 28.8%
Under 18 years 45.2%
18 and over 21.2%
Married-couple families 21.0%
Female-led households 36.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.2%
Retirement income26.4%
Supplemental Security1.8%
Cash public assistance6.1%
Food stamps / SNAP10.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.2%
High blood pressure36.7%
High cholesterol35.3%
Diabetes11.1%
Heart disease7.3%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis26.2%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease7.6%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.7%
Binge drinking17.7%
No physical activity23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.7%
Depression19.7%
Fair or poor health14.6%
Poor mental health14.5%
Poor physical health10.8%
No health insurance14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.0%
Visited dentist61.4%
Cholesterol screening87.8%
Teeth loss15.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans949.0%
Disability%
Any disability21.9%
Under 186.4%
18–64 years24.8%
65 and over41.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance51.7%
Public insurance44.6%
No insurance22.3%
Uninsured under 1939.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,35687.9%
Spanish936.9%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander936.9%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,542100.0%
Born in same state1,53999.8%
Born in different state1,01465.8%
Foreign born30.2%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab36723.8%
French1258.1%
AncestryCount%
Italian936%
English211.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.4%
Internet access83.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66776

What city is ZIP code 66776 in?

ZIP code 66776 is primarily assigned to Thayer, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66776 in?

ZIP code 66776 falls within Neosho County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 66776 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 66776 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66776?

29% of residents in ZIP code 66776 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 66776 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 66776 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66776?

The median home value in ZIP code 66776 is $118,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 66776 in?

ZIP code 66776 observes the CST timezone.

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