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Ottawa, KS
City in Franklin County, Kansas. ZIP codes: 66067.
Population
12,678
Land area
10.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,228
ZIP codes
1
Ottawa and its ZIP codes
Ottawa at a glance
- Ottawa is about 34 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 29th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $71,699, 3% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,500 (23% below Kansas) and median rent is $1,032 a month.
Local data for Ottawa, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ottawa, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,699
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$166,500
Median rent
$1,032/mo
Homeownership
59.8%
Bachelor's or higher
25.8%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,957), Irish Americans (1,793), Mexican Americans (512).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Ottawa.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,987
10,062 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,518
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$177M
FY 2026, $6,809 per person
PPP loans
$22.8M
491 loans, 3,112 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ottawa, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.0%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.2%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ottawa, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
625
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
29
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 18°F
39.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ottawa, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Ottawa
1 in or overlapping Ottawa. Population shown
Cities near Ottawa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PrincetonCity | 8.2 mi | 0.4 |
| CentropolisCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| RantoulCity | 9.8 mi | 0.1 |
| PomonaCity | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| WellsvilleCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Baldwin CityCity | 13 mi | 3 |
| WilliamsburgCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| QuenemoCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| RichmondCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| LaneCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| EdgertonCity | 17 mi | 8.7 |
| GreeleyCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| OsawatomieCity | 18 mi | 5.2 |
| VassarCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.9 |
| OverbrookCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| MelvernCity | 21 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ottawa, KS in?
- Ottawa is in Franklin County, Kansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Ottawa, KS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ottawa include 66067.
- What is the population of Ottawa, KS?
- About 12,678 people live in Ottawa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ottawa?
- Nearby places include Princeton (8.2 mi), Centropolis (9 mi), Rantoul (9.8 mi), Pomona (10 mi), Wellsville (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023