The U.S. ZIP Code 66801 is associated with Emporia, KS in Lyon County. The current population estimate is 28,411. An estimated 17.8% of residents in the 66801 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 31.5 years. An estimated 87.0% in this Kansas region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $25,971. The median household income is $43,467, while about 9% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 66801 is $43,467, while the region's mean household income is $62,943. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,971. The per capita income in ZIP Code 66801 of $25,971 is approximately 18.37% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,814. An estimated 8.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 6.32% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.5% of the population in 66801 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.9% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.7% of 66801 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.7% |
In ZIP Code 66801, 87.0% of the population graduated high school, while 28.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 11.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.9% in this Lyon County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 7.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 27.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.8% |
| Associate's degree | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 17.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 11.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 66801, 95.7% is one race, while 4.3% are two or more races. Approximately 24.9% of 66801 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 66801 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (92.4%), followed by Black or African American (4.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
| Asian | 4.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 2.3% |
In ZIP Code 66801, 79.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 17.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.9% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lyon County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 79.3% |
| Spanish | 17.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.9% |
| Other languages | 0.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 66801 are younger than average. The median age of 31.5 years in ZIP Code 66801 is approximately 17.32% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.6% of the population in 66801 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 11.9% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 66801 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 14.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 1.8% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 66801 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 36.0% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 66801 is high blood pressure, as approximately 30.0% of adults 18 and older in this Lyon County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| High blood pressure | 30.0% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 5.8% |
| Current asthma | 10.6% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.2% |
| High cholesterol | 36.0% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 66801 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 76.1% of those 18 and above in 66801 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 66801 include obesity (39.9% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (31.7% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 85.6% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 75.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 72.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 76.1% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 63.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| Current smoking | 16.8% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 27.9% |
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 31.7% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 66801, an estimated 27.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 21.1% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Lyon County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 21.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 27.5% |
In 66801, 69.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 14.1 minutes. Approximately 30.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 66801 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.8% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.3% of 66801 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.3% |
| Construction | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 18.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.7% |
| Retail trade | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.0% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 30.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 4.5% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 66801, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 66801 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Lyon County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 6 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 4 |
| Debt collection | 2 |
| Mortgage | 2 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 5 |
| Problem with a purchase shown on your statement | 3 |
| Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 1 |
| Closing on a mortgage | 1 |
| False statements or representation | 1 |
| Other | 4 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 66801 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.36 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 30.1% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.66% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 66801 | 10.7¢/kWh | 8.51¢/kWh | 7.14¢/kWh |
| Kansas | 13.74¢/kWh | 11.03¢/kWh | 7.95¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 66801 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.57 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.7 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.18 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.62 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.85 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.03 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.17 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.2 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.94 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.43 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.62 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.04 | 1.78 | 5.46 |