Chanute, KS — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 66701 serves a portion of Chanute, Kansas, within Neosho County. This community is home to approximately 45,474 residents, with a median age of 43.1 years. The median household income of $67,048 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $442,516 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 57% owner-occupied and 43% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Chanute is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 90 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 21% and an unemployment rate of 8.1%, 66701 reflects the economic character of Neosho County in Kansas.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 45,474 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 6,402 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $67,048 | ↓ 1% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $442,516 | ↑ 47% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 90 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.1% | ↑ 108% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 9.0% | ↓ 21% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 21% | ↓ 40% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 43.1 yrs | ↑ 12% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 57% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 43% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 22,282 | — |