ZIP Code 66779

ZIP code 66779, centered on Fort Scott, sits in working-class to middle-income territory. Households here earn a median of $65,625, while per-capita income of $23,090 points to many smaller or single-earner homes. Housing is inexpensive: the median home value is $93,100, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.57% translates into a fairly small annual bill on a home at that price. Sales taxes take a bigger bite, combining to 9.15% on purchases. Overall, the area pairs limited incomes with low housing costs and a tax mix weighted toward consumption rather than property.