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U.S. ZIP Code · KS66801

Lyon County

Typical home value

$171,904[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.8%
5-year / yr
+5.3%
10-year / yr
+6.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-39.5%
vs metro
vs state
-1.2%
ZIP 66801 location in KS
Location of ZIP 66801 in KS

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 66801 is worth $171,904. Over the past year, values have risen 1.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $808 a month — a 5.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$808[2]
Gross yield
5.6%[2]
Cap rate
3.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,554[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Lyon County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
No Rating
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
27,585[3]
Median household income
$56,794[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Lyon County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-32[5]
Moved in
789
Moved out
821

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
8
Elementary
6
Middle
1
High
1
  • Emporia High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Emporia

    1,629 students

  • Emporia Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Emporia

    852 students

  • Riverside Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Emporia

    421 students

  • Village Elem

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Emporia

    386 students

  • Timmerman Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Emporia

    367 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.4%
Annual rent$9,693

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$869
Loan principal$137,523
Down payment$34,381
Total interest paid$175,403

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.52
Monthly cost to own$1,226
Monthly rent$808

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 66801?
The typical home in 66801 is worth $171,904, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 66801?
Home values in 66801 are up 1.8% over the past year, and up 5.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 66801?
A typical home in 66801 rents for about $808 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 66801?
The effective property tax rate in 66801 is 1.5% — roughly $2,554 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 66801?
ZIP code 66801 has a population of 27,585 and a median household income of $56,794.

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