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🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

66739

Galena

ZIP Code 66739 is a standard zip code serving Galena, Galena, Kansas (KS), in Cherokee County, United States. It has an estimated population of 5,453 with a median household income of $38,054. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

$0 National: $37,585 $150K+ $38,054

Location

Country
🇺🇸 United States
State / Province
Kansas (KS)
County
Cherokee
City
Galena
Timezone
America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude
37.063200
Longitude
-94.655700

Geographic Details

Land Area
68.93 mi²
Water Area
1.22 mi²
Population Density
79.0 people per mi² (45th percentile)
Bounding Box
37.245278°N, 36.998666°S, -94.617807°E, -94.749743°W

With 5,453 residents spread across 68.93 square miles, this area has a population density of 79.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

5,453

Population

60th percentile

$38,054

Median Income

20th percentile

$66,800

Median Home Value

10th percentile

68.93 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 66739 is $38,054, and the median home value is $66,800. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

2,465

Total Units

2,102

Occupied Units

85.3%

Occupancy Rate

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Kansas City

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Kansas City

$42,586

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