Emporia, KS — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 66801 serves a portion of Emporia, Kansas, within Lyon County. This community is home to approximately 39,719 residents, with a median age of 38.4 years. The median household income of $43,541 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $187,226 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 65% owner-occupied and 35% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Emporia is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 103 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 44% and an unemployment rate of 8.2%, 66801 reflects the economic character of Lyon County in Kansas.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 39,719 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 10,791 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $43,541 | ↓ 36% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $187,226 | ↓ 38% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 103 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.2% | ↑ 110% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 6.7% | ↓ 41% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 44% | ↑ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 38.4 yrs | ↓ 0% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 65% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 35% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 17,873 | — |