ZIP Code 66738

In ZIP code 66738, near Fort Scott, households bring in a median of $41,389 a year, while per-capita income reaches $33,479. With homes valued around $430,800, the county's 1.57% property tax rate would translate into a substantial annual bill for owners — one that could weigh heavily against that median earnings level. Day-to-day purchases also carry an 8.15% combined sales tax. Together, these costs mean a household here has to stretch its paycheck carefully across housing, goods, and services.