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Gas, KS
City in Allen County, Kansas. ZIP codes: 66742.
Population
512
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
711
ZIP codes
1
Gas and its ZIP codes
Gas at a glance
- Gas is about 20 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,227, 26% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $83,300 (62% below Kansas) and median rent is $707 a month.
Local data for Gas, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gas, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,227
Poverty rate
15.8%
Median home value
$83,300
Median rent
$707/mo
Homeownership
71.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
49.4
Average commute
16.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (123), Irish Americans (39), Scottish Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allen County. PPP loans are for Gas.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,438
5,650 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,828
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$99.6M
FY 2026, $7,954 per person
PPP loans
$667K
10 loans, 80 jobs reported
How people get to work
Gas, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gas, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
506
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
53
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 20°F
42.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gas, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
ZIP codes in Gas
1 in or overlapping Gas. Population shown
Cities near Gas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La HarpeCity | 2.3 mi | 0.8 |
| IolaCity | 2.8 mi | 4.5 |
| BassettCity | 3.6 mi | 0.1 |
| HumboldtCity | 9.2 mi | 1.5 |
| MoranCity | 9.4 mi | 0.4 |
| ColonyCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| PiquaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4 |
| MildredCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Lone ElmCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Neosho FallsCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| ElsmoreCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| BronsonCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| KincaidCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| SavonburgCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| WeldaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| ChanuteCity | 19 mi | 7.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gas, KS in?
- Gas is in Allen County, Kansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Gas, KS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gas include 66742.
- What is the population of Gas, KS?
- About 512 people live in Gas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gas?
- Nearby places include La Harpe (2.3 mi), Iola (2.8 mi), Bassett (3.6 mi), Humboldt (9.2 mi), Moran (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023