66781 ZIP Code — Weir, KS

Cherokee County, Kansas

ZIP code 66781 is located in Weir, Kansas, within Cherokee County. It covers approximately 45.74 square miles and serves a population of 1,062 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.

About ZIP code 66781

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 $75,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $49,722. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 66781 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,062

population

45.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66781 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66781

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66781. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Weir	Acceptable
Weir	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66762 Pittsburg (5.1 mi) 66773 Scammon (5.5 mi) 66724 Cherokee (8.3 mi) 64832 Asbury (9.2 mi) 64834 Carl Junction (10.8 mi) 66763 Frontenac (11.6 mi) 66739 Galena (12 mi) 66725 Columbus (13.2 mi) 64769 Mindenmines (13.9 mi) 64855 Oronogo (13.9 mi) 66770 Riverton (14.8 mi) 64870 Webb City (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,062
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	45.74 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	37.2877
Longitude	-94.7232
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	62.9%	56.7%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	20.7%	30.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	12.4%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,062

Population

People per sq mi

27.0

Median age

$49,722

Median household income

$18,616

Per capita income

$75,000

Median home value

$946

Median monthly rent

69.2%

Home ownership

15.4%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

299

Housing units

14.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

185

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	448	42.2%
18 and over	614	57.8%
65 and over	154	14.5%
Median age	27.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Two or more races 1.7%

Black or African American 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,036	97.6%
Two or more races	18	1.7%
Black or African American	4	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.9%	56.7%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	20.7%	30.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	12.4%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	5.7%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 20.1%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 17.5%

$50k–$75k 25.7%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 0.3%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	20.1%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	17.5%
$50k–$75k	25.7%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	0.3%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$49,722

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.4%

$50k–$100k 35.5%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k–$300k 9.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$75,000
Median rent / month	$946
Owner occupied	69.2%
Renter occupied	30.8%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	78.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	7.4%
1980–1989	24.3%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	26.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	15.1%
3 bedrooms	56.3%
4 bedrooms	19.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	24.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.0%
Electricity	24.3%
Propane / LP gas	18.9%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	142	42.0%
Cohabiting couple	4	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	109	32.2%
Female householder, no spouse	83	24.6%
Households with children under 18	73	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	130	38.5%
Average household size	3.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.2%	19.1%
Married	45.2%	48.7%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	4.7%	23.1%
Divorced	17.1%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 34.0%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.7%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	2.8%
Kindergarten	93	25.8%
Elementary school	191	52.9%
High school	31	8.6%
College / grad school	36	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.9%

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.4%

Construction 8.4%

Professional & management 5.7%

Retail trade 4.4%

Other services 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	9.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	26.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	2.0%
Unpaid family workers	2.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.9%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 15.4%

Under 18 years 21.3%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 17.6%

Female-led households 17.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.1%
Retirement income	33.1%
Supplemental Security	12.1%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	58.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.5%
65 and over	56.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.3%
Public insurance	36.6%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	937	88.2%
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)	1,057	99.5%
Born in same state	1,057	99.5%
Born in different state	807	76.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	323	30.4%
Italian	72	6.8%
French	65	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	4	0.4%
Polish	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.8%
Internet access	84.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66781

What city is ZIP code 66781 in?

ZIP code 66781 is primarily assigned to Weir, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66781 in?

ZIP code 66781 falls within Cherokee County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 66781 family-oriented?

42% of residents in ZIP code 66781 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 66781 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 66781 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 66781?

15% 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 66781?

15% of residents in ZIP code 66781 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 66781 in?

ZIP code 66781 observes the CST timezone.