ZIP Code 66701 is located in Fort Scott Kansas. Portions of 66701 are also in Devon and Scott Township (Bourbon County) and Pawnee Township (Bourbon County) and Osage Township (Bourbon County) and Mill Creek Township (Bourbon County) and Marmaton Township (Bourbon County) and Freedom Township (Bourbon County) and Drywood Township and Walnut Township (Bourbon County) and Sherman Township (Crawford County). 66701 is primarily within Bourbon County, with some portions in Crawford County. Regionally, 66701 is located in the Joplin-Pittsburg Area.
| ZIP Code Name | Fort Scott |
| Primary County | Bourbon County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 11,206 |
| Area Code(s) | 620 / 913 |
| Current Time | CDT |
66701 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Kansas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 66701 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 66701 is White. The current unemployment level in 66701 is 3.3%.
| Population | 11,206 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.07% |
| Population Density | 40 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,700 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $47,002 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $411,600 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2025) | 3.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 93.44% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 85.75% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,556 | 93.44% |
| Black | 361 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 262 | 2.32% |
| Asian | 113 | 1% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,571 | 89.36% |
| Black | 74 | 4.21% |
| Hispanic | 85 | 4.84% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.57% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.23% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 786 | 11.01% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,299 | 18.2% |
| High School Diploma | 1,774 | 24.85% |
| No High School Diploma | 130 | 1.82% |
| GED or Alternate | 421 | 5.9% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,158 | 16.22% |
| Associates Degree | 951 | 13.32% |
| Masters Degree | 434 | 6.08% |
| Professional Degree | 178 | 2.49% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7 | 0.1% |
| Coordinates | 37.83052444,-94.74656677 |
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| Cities/Towns in 66701 | Devon, Scott Township (Bourbon County), Pawnee Township (Bourbon County), Osage Township (Bourbon County), Mill Creek Township (Bourbon County), Marmaton Township (Bourbon County), Freedom Township (Bourbon County), Drywood Township, Walnut Township (Bourbon County), Sherman Township (Crawford County) |
| Region | Joplin-Pittsburg Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Pittsburg, KS |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 278 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 40c - Wooded Osage Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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