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Woodson County
Yates Center, KS
66783
66783 ZIP Code — Yates Center, KS
Woodson County, Kansas
ZIP code 66783 is located in
Yates Center ,
Kansas ,
within Woodson County .
It covers approximately 284.51 square miles and serves a population of
2,178 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 620 .
About ZIP code 66783
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 $84,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($43,971) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 57% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 66783 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,178
Population density
8 / sq mi
State FIPS
20
County FIPS
207
Geography
Land area
284.51 sq mi
Water area
2.33 sq mi
Latitude
37.8864
Longitude
-95.7418
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
620
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.2%
55.8%
41.1%
$50k – $100k
31.5%
30.2%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
10.5%
10.7%
21.0%
Over $200k
3.7%
3.3%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$43,971
Median household income
24.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 423 19.4% 18 and over 1,755 80.6% 65 and over 551 25.3% Median age 49.7 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Black or African American
0.1%
Group Count % White 2,050 93.5% Two or more races 100 4.6% Hispanic or Latino 14 0.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 14 0.6% Other race 12 0.5% Black or African American 2 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.2%
55.8%
41.1%
$50k – $100k
31.5%
30.2%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
10.5%
10.7%
21.0%
Over $200k
3.7%
3.3%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.6% $10k–$15k 3.6% $15k–$25k 9.7% $25k–$35k 10.8% $35k–$50k 24.5% $50k–$75k 13.7% $75k–$100k 16.3% $100k–$150k 9.0% $150k–$200k 3.2% $200k+ 5.6% Median income $43,971
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $84,500 Median rent / month $584 Owner occupied 78.2% Renter occupied 21.8% Vacant 25.7% Single-family detached 86.2% Large apartment buildings 2.3% Mobile homes 1.7% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.70
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.1% 2000–2009 10.7% 1990–1999 3.0% 1980–1989 7.0% 1970–1979 18.8% 1960–1969 7.1% 1950–1959 11.3% 1940–1949 6.2% 1939 or earlier 34.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.8% 1 bedroom 8.6% 2 bedrooms 25.6% 3 bedrooms 50.3% 4 bedrooms 10.7% 5+ bedrooms 3.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.3% 1 vehicle 28.4% 2 vehicles 33.8% 3 or more 32.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 59.5% Electricity 21.7% Propane / LP gas 15.5% Wood 3.0% No fuel used 0.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 389 46.6% Cohabiting couple 44 5.3% Male householder, no spouse 201 24.1% Female householder, no spouse 200 24.0% Households with children under 18 187 22.4% Households with seniors (65+) 370 44.4% Average household size 2.59
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.0% 18.1% Married 52.5% 49.8% Separated 5.6% 0.7% Widowed 3.8% 12.1% Divorced 10.2% 19.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Graduate / professional
7.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.8% Bachelor's or higher 24.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 68 15.7% Kindergarten 9 2.1% Elementary school 178 41.0% High school 81 18.7% College / grad school 98 22.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Agriculture & mining
13.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.4%
Public administration
6.6%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.6%
Professional & management
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 35.9% Service 18.0% Sales & office 16.4% Natural resources & construction 14.1% Production & transportation 15.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 64.7% Government 22.4% Self-employed 12.2% Unpaid family workers 0.7%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.9% Carpool 6.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.8% Work from home 3.3% Other means 0.7% Avg commute (minutes) 20.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
7.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 56.7% Retirement income 21.5% Supplemental Security 7.7% Cash public assistance 4.9% Food stamps / SNAP 6.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.6% High blood pressure 40.1% High cholesterol 37.8% Diabetes 13.5% Heart disease 9.4% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 31.1% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 9.4% Cancer 8.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.4% Binge drinking 15.2% No physical activity 28.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.7% Depression 19.7% Fair or poor health 17.5% Poor mental health 14.0% Poor physical health 12.5% No health insurance 14.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.3% Visited dentist 59.6% Cholesterol screening 89.4% Teeth loss 17.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 193 11.0%
Disability % Any disability 19.3% Under 18 2.8% 18–64 years 16.2% 65 and over 38.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 72.7% Public insurance 37.0% No insurance 8.4% Uninsured under 19 5.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,039 93.6% Spanish 4 0.2% Other Indo-European 4 0.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,172 99.7% Born in same state 2,158 99.1% Born in different state 1,727 79.3% Foreign born 14 0.6% Naturalized citizen 6 0.3% Not a US citizen 4 66.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 293 13.5% Arab 246 11.3% French 203 9.3%
Ancestry Count % Polish 10 0.5% English 8 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.3% Internet access 84.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66783
What city is ZIP code 66783 in?
ZIP code 66783 is primarily assigned to Yates Center, Kansas.
What county is ZIP code 66783 in?
ZIP code 66783 falls within Woodson County, Kansas.
Does ZIP code 66783 have a large retiree population?
57% of households in ZIP code 66783 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 66783 have an older population?
25% of residents in ZIP code 66783 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 66783 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 66783 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66783?
The median home value in ZIP code 66783 is $84,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 66783 in?
ZIP code 66783 observes the CST timezone.
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