Zip code 66739: Galena, Kansas

Q: What city is zip code 66739?

66739 is assigned to Galena, Kansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 66739 in?

66739 is in Cherokee County, Kansas.

Q: What is the population of 66739?

About 5,025 people live in 66739, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 66739?

The median household income in 66739 is $52,289.

Q: What zip codes are near 66739?

The closest zip codes to 66739 are 66728, 66770, 64834, 64802, 64803.

Residential delivery areaCherokee CountyCentral Time

Population

5,025

Median household income

$52K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$83K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$782/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

46.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

70 sq mi

72 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 66739

66739 is a small-town zip code in Galena, Kansas (Cherokee County), covering 70 sq mi of land. About 5,025 people live here, or 72 per square mile. The median resident is 46.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $52,289 a year, 35% below the national median of $80,734. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $83,000, or 1.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $782 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.8 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; cleaning and personal care; and construction and repair.

How 66739 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents 65 and older24.4%
91st
U.S. 17.2% · KS 17%207th of 660 in KS
Median age46.5
90th
U.S. 38.9 · KS 37.4187th of 660 in KS
Housing vacancy14.5%
85th
U.S. 10.1% · KS 9.2%273rd of 656 in KS
Uninsured rate12.4%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · KS 8.8%115th of 658 in KS
Veterans7.3%
70th
U.S. 6.2% · KS 6.8%270th of 659 in KS
Homeownership rate73.9%
64th
U.S. 65.2% · KS 67.2%450th of 656 in KS
Rent-burdened renters52.8%
58th
U.S. 51.1% · KS 43.5%129th of 628 in KS
Healthcare workers9.7%
53rd
U.S. 9.7% · KS 9.8%294th of 658 in KS
Poverty rate9.7%
43rd
U.S. 12.5% · KS 11.3%295th of 656 in KS
Self-employed workers8.3%
37th
U.S. 10% · KS 9.6%481st of 658 in KS
Income inequality (Gini)0.405
25th
U.S. 0.483 · KS 0.457299th of 656 in KS
Residents under 1819%
24th
U.S. 22% · KS 23.8%496th of 660 in KS
Diversity index30
23rd
U.S. 61.4 · KS 44.7198th of 660 in KS
Government workers10.5%
23rd
U.S. 14.5% · KS 16.7%555th of 658 in KS
Per capita income$30,473
20th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KS $40,978504th of 660 in KS
Bachelor's degree or higher19.9%
20th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KS 35.6%445th of 657 in KS
Median earnings per worker$38,087
16th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KS $46,686488th of 657 in KS
Broadband access85.6%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · KS 90.7%418th of 656 in KS
Foreign-born residents2.2%
13th
U.S. 14.1% · KS 7.4%248th of 660 in KS
Median household income$52,289
11th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KS $74,275554th of 639 in KS
Population density72/sq mi
10th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KS 36/sq mi154th of 660 in KS
Population5,025
8th
U.S. 334,922,499 · KS 2,947,197135th of 660 in KS
Average commute18.8 min
8th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · KS 19.7 min432nd of 649 in KS
Work from home5.1%
8th
U.S. 15.1% · KS 11.8%439th of 659 in KS
Tech workers0.6%
7th
U.S. 3.8% · KS 3.2%327th of 658 in KS
Median gross rent$782
6th
U.S. $1,413 · KS $1,060299th of 517 in KS
Unemployment rate1.9%
5th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · KS 3.9%367th of 658 in KS
Median home value$83,000
1st
U.S. $332,700 · KS $217,200511th of 614 in KS

Measure	66739	Cherokee	KS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KS
Residents 65 and older	24.4%	20.2%	17%	17.2%	91st	207th of 660
Median age	46.5	42.2	37.4	38.9	90th	187th of 660
Housing vacancy	14.5%	13.6%	9.2%	10.1%	85th	273rd of 656
Uninsured rateWeakness	12.4%	11.4%	8.8%	8.4%	81st	115th of 658
Veterans	7.3%	6.3%	6.8%	6.2%	70th	270th of 659
Homeownership rate	73.9%	75.5%	67.2%	65.2%	64th	450th of 656
Rent-burdened renters	52.8%	47.6%	43.5%	51.1%	58th	129th of 628
Healthcare workers	9.7%	10.6%	9.8%	9.7%	53rd	294th of 658
Poverty rate	9.7%	14.1%	11.3%	12.5%	43rd	295th of 656
Self-employed workers	8.3%	8.9%	9.6%	10%	37th	481st of 658
Income inequality (Gini)	0.405	0.423	0.457	0.483	25th	299th of 656
Residents under 18	19%	22.7%	23.8%	22%	24th	496th of 660
Diversity index	30	26.5	44.7	61.4	23rd	198th of 660
Government workers	10.5%	13.9%	16.7%	14.5%	23rd	555th of 658
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,473	$29,963	$40,978	$44,673	20th	504th of 660
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.9%	19.4%	35.6%	35.7%	20th	445th of 657
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,087	$37,745	$46,686	$49,666	16th	488th of 657
Broadband accessWeakness	85.6%	87%	90.7%	91%	14th	418th of 656
Foreign-born residents	2.2%	1.3%	7.4%	14.1%	13th	248th of 660
Median household incomeWeakness	$52,289	$57,668	$74,275	$80,734	11th	554th of 639
Population density	72/sq mi	33/sq mi	36/sq mi	95/sq mi	10th	154th of 660
Population	5,025	19,151	2,947,197	334,922,499	8th	135th of 660
Average commuteStrength	18.8 min	20 min	19.7 min	26.4 min	8th	432nd of 649
Work from home	5.1%	5%	11.8%	15.1%	8th	439th of 659
Tech workers	0.6%	0.7%	3.2%	3.8%	7th	327th of 658
Median gross rent	$782	$799	$1,060	$1,413	6th	299th of 517
Unemployment rateStrength	1.9%	3.3%	3.9%	5.2%	5th	367th of 658
Median home value	$83,000	$100,100	$217,200	$332,700	1st	511th of 614

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

13%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

12%

35–44

15%

45–54

12%

55–64

12%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

46.5

Under 18

19%

65 and over

24.4%

Race and ethnicity

White83%
Black0.6%
Hispanic4%
Asian1%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander0.6%
Other0%
Multiracial9%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

35.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.9%

Other

Households

Households: 2,169
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 62.7%
Married couples: 46.2%
Living alone: 29.9%
Veterans (of adults): 7.3%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

17%

$25–50k

29%

$50–75k

24%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

66739

$52,289

Cherokee Co.

$57,668

Kansas

$74,275

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,473

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.405

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

66739

$83,000

Cherokee Co.

$100,100

Kansas

$217,200

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

66739

$782

Cherokee Co.

$799

Kansas

$1,060

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

82%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.4%

20+ units

0.4%

Mobile home

10%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,538
Owner-occupied: 73.9%
Vacant: 14.5%
Median year built: 1969
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 52.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 26.1%
Home value to income: 1.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

83%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

24%

10–19

38%

20–29

16%

30–44

15%

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

16%

Cleaning and personal care

15%

Construction and repair

11%

Healthcare

10%

Transportation and moving

Management

Food service

Production

Sales

Police and fire

Business and finance

Education

Legal and social services

0.8%

Engineering and science

0.7%

Computer and math

0.6%

Arts, media and sports

0.3%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

21%

Manufacturing

16%

Retail

12%

Restaurants and hotels

11%

Education

Admin, support and management

Construction

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Arts and recreation

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Professional and technical services

Information

Wholesale

0.4%

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$38,087

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	66739	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$54,167	$74,888
Service	$32,083	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,065	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$45,040	$49,199
Production and transportation	$29,815	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

38%

Some college

26%

Associate's

Bachelor's

16%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
Households with broadband: 85.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 56.2%
No internet access: 12%
Without health insurance: 12.4%
Limited-English households: 0.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Galena
State: Kansas
County: Cherokee County
Center point: 37.1258° N, 94.6553° W
Land area: 70 sq mi
Water area: 0.8 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Galena7% of zip
Crestline (unincorporated)2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 66739

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
66728	Crestline, KS · PO box	4 mi	—	—	—
66770	Riverton, KS	4.5 mi	1,047	$90,521	$149,100
64834	Carl Junction, MO	6.1 mi	10,586	$85,205	$208,700
64802	Joplin, MO · PO box	8.3 mi	—	—	—
64803	Joplin, MO · PO box	8.3 mi	—	—	—
64801	Joplin, MO	8.8 mi	36,287	$52,620	$180,600
66713	Baxter Springs, KS	9.3 mi	5,635	$61,250	$96,400
64870	Webb City, MO	11 mi	16,186	$68,300	$177,700
64804	Joplin, MO	11 mi	37,016	$62,574	$185,300
74363	Quapaw, OK	12 mi	2,492	$55,524	$113,700
66781	Weir, KS	12 mi	1,183	$58,400	$109,400
64835	Carterville, MO	12 mi	2,074	$58,849	$97,600

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Questions about 66739

What city is zip code 66739?

66739 is assigned to Galena, Kansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 66739 in?

66739 is in Cherokee County, Kansas.

What is the population of 66739?

About 5,025 people live in 66739, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 66739 in?

66739 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 66739?

The median household income in 66739 is $52,289.

What zip codes are near 66739?

The closest zip codes to 66739 are 66728, 66770, 64834, 64802, 64803.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 66739, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.