The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66762 sells for about $101,750, or $75 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.7%), a market in balance. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $861 a month.
ZIP 66762 — Pittsburg
The housing market in ZIP 66762 remains stable with modest price fluctuations and consistent inventory levels. Demand is supported by the local university and regional employment, though the market is currently experiencing a slight year-over-year price decline. Overall, the area offers high affordability compared to national averages.
This area is well-suited for university-affiliated individuals, families seeking affordable housing, and local workers who prioritize cost-of-living over proximity to major metropolitan centers.
Median prices moved down 0.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 25.4% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 66762, Crawford County KS
Crime rates in the Pittsburg area, which serves ZIP 66762, are generally higher than the Kansas state average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Pittsburg Unified School District, which maintains a mix of public elementary, middle, and high schools with moderate performance ratings.
The region is subject to severe weather risks, including tornadoes and occasional flooding, which influences local property insurance premiums and coverage requirements.
Economic momentum is anchored by Pittsburg State University and regional manufacturing, with ongoing efforts to revitalize the downtown corridor and expand local infrastructure.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Kansas) — Kansas Residential Property Tax: Annual tax bill calculated as: (Appraised Fair Market Value * 11.5% Assessment Rate) * (Mill Levy / 1,000). The mill levy is the combined tax rate set by local taxing jurisdictions.
The ZIP code is primarily served by US-69 and US-400, providing regional access to Pittsburg and surrounding employment hubs in southeast Kansas.
Residents have access to local parks, the Pittsburg State University athletic facilities, and nearby outdoor recreation areas including lakes and trails.
The rental market is influenced by the student population at Pittsburg State University, leading to consistent demand for multi-family and single-family rentals.
The economy is driven by education, healthcare, and manufacturing, with Pittsburg State University serving as the primary economic engine for the region.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with regional connectivity provided by US-69 and local bus services in the city of Pittsburg.
Development is focused on infill housing and commercial upgrades within the city limits of Pittsburg.
Parcels are subject to school district levies and local municipal taxes, with some areas potentially falling under specific utility or fire district jurisdictions.
Property insurance premiums are moderate but sensitive to regional severe weather patterns, including wind and hail risks.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 66762 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Mo-Kan Dragway4.88.1 mi
- The Pitt4.61.2 mi
- Bicknell Family Center for the Arts4.80.9 mi
- Prairie State Park4.711.7 mi
- Keltoi Winery4.811.6 mi
- Shawnee Trail Conservation Area4.47.7 mi
- Holiday Lanes4.32.4 mi
- Wilderness Park4.64 mi
- Big Brutus Inc4.815.3 mi
- Prairie State Park4.711.7 mi
- Shawnee Trail Conservation Area4.47.7 mi
- Schlanger Park4.51.4 mi
- Wilderness Park4.64 mi
- Crawford State Fishing Lake Number One45.7 mi
- Dillons4.42.5 mi
- Meadowbrook Mall41.1 mi
- JCPenney4.11.1 mi
- Joplin Regional Airport4.320 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional anchor providing cultural events and athletic facilities.
Popular local park offering green space and recreational amenities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.