| City: | West Mineral, Kansas |
| Names to Avoid: | Mineral |
| County: | Cherokee County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:41:59 AM |
| Population: | 159 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 620 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.2879, -94.9279 |
| Land Area: | 0.304 sq mi |
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West Mineral sits in southeast Kansas, just miles from the Missouri border in Cherokee County. This is one of the state's smallest incorporated towns. With just 159 residents spread across 68 households, it's a close-knit community where everyone knows everyone.
The West Mineral post office maintains 78 PO Boxes for those 68 local households, plus surrounding rural areas. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street carrier delivery anywhere in the territory. Residents pick up their mail at the post office on Fleming Street, the main corridor through town. A single rural route serves outlying addresses, but most people rely on PO Boxes.
This is an older, working-class community. Median age is 50.2 years. Median household income runs $42,500, and median home values sit at $38,000. Nearly all homes (94%) are owner-occupied. These aren't vacation properties or rentals. People who live here stay here.
The town's street grid uses simple names: Fleming, Lyle, Patterson, Janette, Ryan. There are just 16 streets total across 1.27 square miles. Joplin Street hints at the larger Missouri city 20 miles northeast, once the economic center for this coal mining region.
USPS recognizes "Mineral" as an alternate name, though it isn't valid for mailing addresses. Mail must be addressed to West Mineral.
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West Mineral, KS 66782Street names follow a simple pattern using common surnames and personal names, typical of small Kansas towns.
ZIP Code 66782 has 159 residents and 68 households (average 2.34 persons per household). The median age is 50.2 years, significantly older than the state (37.4) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.1% male and 45.9% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (79.9%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 159Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 164Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 523.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $36,458Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 68Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $45,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.34Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.24Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 203 | 250 | 267 | 215 | 239 | 240 | 173 | 132 | 134 | 130 | 122 | 179 | 165 | 164 |
| Decennial Census | 178 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 159 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 50.2
Male Median Age: 43.5
Female Median Age: 57.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 8 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 23 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| White: | 127 | 89.44% |
| Black: | 2 | 1.41% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 4.93% |
| Asian: | 2 | 1.41% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.70% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 2.11% |
| Total: | 142 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 86 | 54.09% | 43.5 years |
| Females: | 73 | 45.91% | 57.5 years |
| Total: | 159 | 100% | 50.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 152 | 92.68% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 12 | 7.32% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 7.32% |
| Total Population: | 164 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 152 | 92.68% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 12 | 7.32% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $36,458, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $4,236 (13.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,739. Family households earn a median of $67,917 versus $22,500 for nonfamily households (a difference of $45,417). By gender, male median income is $48,250 and female is $33,889, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $14,361 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.9%, which is falls short of the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (37.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $32,222 | $35,962 | $31,471 | $33,000 | $34,167 | $31,875 | $30,313 | $32,500 | $31,719 | $33,750 | $41,875 | $53,438 | $42,500 | $36,458 |
| Median Family Income | $33,750 | $36,875 | $37,813 | $38,125 | $43,333 | $52,813 | $33,333 | $38,750 | $41,250 | $47,708 | $45,000 | $57,000 | $63,750 | $67,917 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $23,750 | $17,344 | $14,531 | $30,000 | $28,750 | $17,109 | $19,444 | $19,444 | $19,028 | $19,125 | $28,750 | $15,750 | $18,500 | $22,500 |
| Median Male Income | $38,158 | $37,292 | $28,750 | $35,000 | $0 | $26,932 | $26,375 | $26,806 | $26,250 | $23,125 | $40,750 | $46,250 | $48,438 | $48,250 |
| Median Female Income | $11,250 | $21,000 | $22,250 | $23,125 | $0 | $26,250 | $26,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,750 | $32,000 | $31,458 | $33,889 |
| Employed: | 73 | 58.87% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 51 | 41.13% |
| Total: | 124 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 22 | 30.14% |
| Service: | 5 | 6.85% |
| Sales and Office: | 12 | 16.44% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 7 | 9.59% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 27 | 36.99% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 73 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $45,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $18,200 (67.91%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,500. The median gross rent is $894, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $44 (5.18%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $894. Of occupied housing, owners make up 77.33% (25.86% with a mortgage, 74.14% free-and-clear) and renters 22.67% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $26,800 | $27,900 | $30,800 | $31,900 | $32,700 | $31,700 | $32,000 | $31,300 | $29,500 | $33,600 | $33,900 | $40,000 | $38,000 | $45,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 9 | 52.94% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 8 | 47.06% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 17 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $850 | $825 | $963 | $546 | $675 | $533 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,042 | $1,300 | $894 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 15 | 20.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 43 | 57.33% |
| Renter Occupied: | 17 | 22.67% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 75 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 75 | 81.52% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 17 | 18.48% |
| Total Housing Units: | 92 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 61 | 66.30% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 5 | 5.43% |
| Other Units: | 26 | 28.26% |
| Total Housing Units: | 92 | 100% |
In 2024, 1.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 92.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 5.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 13.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.70 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (52.63%). College enrollment is 13.16%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 1 | 0.86% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 8 | 6.90% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 44 | 37.93% |
| Some college, no degree: | 48 | 41.38% |
| Associate's degree: | 13 | 11.21% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2 | 1.72% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 116 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 107 | 92.24% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 2 | 1.72% |
| Private Insurance: | 92 | 46.23% |
| Public Insurance: | 87 | 43.72% |
| No Insurance: | 20 | 10.05% |
| Total: | 199 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 179 | 89.95% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 19.6% | 23.8% | 31.1% | 36.5% | 25.0% | 18.0% | 15.6% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 5.8% | 5.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 1 | 2.63% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 20 | 52.63% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 12 | 31.58% |
| College or graduate school: | 5 | 13.16% |
| Total: | 38 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1 | 2.63% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 33 | 86.84% |
ZIP Code 66782 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 13 people with an annual payroll of $176,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 97Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $43,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $176,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 13Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 66782 is located in Cherokee County, Kansas, within the Joplin, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 27900) and Kansas's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 175,518 people, about 0.09% of whom live in ZIP Code 66782. It covers 0.304 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Joplin, MO-KSSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 27900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 175,518Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.304 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 14143.34 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2077150Source: Census |
| Place Name: | West Mineral city; KansasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 66782 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.