Zip Code 66801
Emporia, Kansas — Lyon County
📍 ZIP code 66801 is in Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas.
ZIP code 66801 is located in Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas. It is a zip code in the Central (CST/CDT) Time Zone with an estimated population of 27,348. The area code for ZIP code 66801 is 620.
Quick Answer
Zip code 66801 is in Emporia, Kansas (Lyon County). It has a population of 27,348, median household income of $57,771, and median home value of $144,200.
Population
27,348
Income
$57,771
Home Value
$144,200
Climate
89°F / 18°F
About Zip Code 66801
Zip code 66801 is located in Emporia, Kansas, within Lyon County. Home to approximately 27,348 residents, this area sits at an elevation of 1159 ft and falls within the Central (CST/CDT) timezone. The local area code is 620.
The median household income is $57,771 per year, which is below the national median of $70,784. Homes in this zip code have a median value of $144,200, and the cost of living index is 60 (40% below the national average of 100).
Summers average a high of 89°F while winters drop to 18°F. The area receives about 36 in of rain and 11 in of snow annually. The zip code covers 293.4 square miles of land area and 3.3 square miles of water.
Key Statistics
27,348
$57,771
$144,200
Central (CST/CDT)
620
1159 ft
293.4 sq mi
32.5
13,008
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Compare With Nearby Zip Codes
| Metric | 66801 | 66835 | 66864 | 66865 | 66830 | 66868 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | Emporia, KS | Americus, KS | Hartford, KS | Emporia, KS | Lebo, KS | Lebo, KS |
| Population | 27,348 | 1,369 | 387 | 1,189 | 254 | 671 |
| Median Income | $57,771 | $92,650 | $60,000 | $105,645 | $61,750 | $99,583 |
| Home Value | $144,200 | $119,700 | $61,000 | $195,100 | $103,100 | $0 |
| Cost of Living | 60 | 66 | 60 | 94 | 60 | 111 |
| Median Age | 32.5 | 32.5 | 29.2 | 32.2 | 56.3 | 48.6 |
Cost of Living
100 = National Average. Emporia's cost of living is 40% below the national average.
vs. State Avg
Below
Affordability
Very Affordable
Income-to-Home
2.5x
Demographics
Zip code 66801 has a population of 27,348 people with a median age of 32.5. There are 13,008 housing units in this area.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Population History
Emporia (66801) population trend from 2010 to 2024
↑ 53.4%Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates and American Community Survey data.
Climate & Weather
89°F
18°F
36 in
11 in
Emporia experiences warm summers with average highs around 89°F. Winters are cold with lows averaging 18°F. The area receives about 11 in of snow per year.
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Housing & Economy
Median Home Value
$144,200
Median Household Income
$57,771
With 13,008 housing units across 293.4 square miles, 66801 has a housing density of 44 units per square mile. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x.
Location & Geography
Latitude
38.4142°
Longitude
-96.2184°
Land Area
293.4 sq mi
Water Area
3.3 sq mi
Nearby Zip Codes
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ZIP Codes with Similar Income Nationwide
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose median household income is closest to 66801's $57,771. A way to compare Emporia to economically similar communities elsewhere in the country.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
ZIP Codes with Similar Demographics
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose racial and ethnic composition most closely matches 66801 (Emporia, KS). Similarity is measured by cosine distance on the five-category ACS demographic vector.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
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What zip code is Emporia, Kansas?
Emporia, Kansas uses zip code 66801 along with 1 other zip codes.
What county is zip code 66801 in?
Zip code 66801 is located in Lyon County, Kansas.
What is the population of zip code 66801?
The population of zip code 66801 is 27,348 with a median age of 32.5.
Is 66801 in Emporia, Kansas?
Yes, zip code 66801 is in Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas. The area code is 620.
Frequently Asked Questions
What city is zip code 66801 in?
Zip code 66801 is in Emporia, Kansas. It is part of Lyon County and uses the Central (CST/CDT) timezone.
What is zip code 66801?
Zip code 66801 is a U.S. postal code in Emporia, Kansas (Lyon County). It has a population of 27,348 and covers 293.4 square miles.
What is the population of zip code 66801?
The population of zip code 66801 (Emporia, KS) is 27,348 with a median age of 32.5. There are approximately 13,008 housing units in this area.
What is the median income in zip code 66801?
The median household income in zip code 66801 (Emporia, KS) is $57,771 per year. The cost of living index is 60 (100 = national average).
What is the average home price in zip code 66801?
The median home value in zip code 66801 (Emporia, KS) is $144,200. The cost of living index is 60 compared to the national average of 100.
What county is zip code 66801 in?
Zip code 66801 is located in Lyon County, Kansas. The primary city is Emporia.
What is the area code for zip code 66801?
Zip code 66801 in Emporia, KS uses area code 620. It is located in the Central (CST/CDT) timezone.
Is zip code 66801 a good place to live?
Zip code 66801 (Emporia, KS) has a cost of living index of 60 (100 = national average), a median household income of $57,771, and median home values of $144,200. The median age is 32.5. Visit the full page for demographics, climate, and nearby zip code comparisons.
What is the cost of living in zip code 66801?
The cost of living index for zip code 66801 (Emporia, KS) is 60, where 100 represents the national average. This area is below the national average. Median home value: $144,200.
What schools serve zip code 66801?
Zip code 66801 in Emporia, Kansas is served by the local school district of Lyon County. For specific school information, check your state's department of education or GreatSchools.org.
All demographic data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. ZIP code boundary and delivery data is sourced from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most current figures. Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) may differ slightly from USPS ZIP code boundaries.
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- Elevation
- U.S. Geological Survey National Elevation Dataset (NED), via the USGS Elevation Point Query Service. Mapped to each ZCTA centroid coordinates. Last refreshed 2026-05-19.
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