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Vassar, KS
Census-designated place in Osage County, Kansas. ZIP codes: 66543.
Population
832
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
171
ZIP codes
1
Vassar and its ZIP codes
Vassar at a glance
- Vassar is about 4.7 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,036 a year, 8% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $176,300 (19% below Kansas) and median rent is $1,167 a month.
Local data for Vassar, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vassar, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,036
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$176,300
Median rent
$1,167/mo
Homeownership
88.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
46.2
Average commute
33.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (165), Irish Americans (99), Swedish Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Osage County. PPP loans are for Vassar.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$39,766
2,913 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,945
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $7,647 per person
PPP loans
$289K
17 loans, 86 jobs reported
How people get to work
Vassar, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 33.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vassar, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
840
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
19
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 22°F
38.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vassar, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Vassar
1 in or overlapping Vassar. Population shown
Cities near Vassar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LyndonCity | 5 mi | 0.9 |
| QuenemoCity | 6.5 mi | 0.4 |
| PomonaCity | 8.7 mi | 0.9 |
| OverbrookCity | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
| MelvernCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| ScrantonCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Osage CityCity | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| CarbondaleCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| WilliamsburgCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| OlivetCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| BurlingameCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| CentropolisCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| WakarusaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5 |
| WaverlyCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| OttawaCity | 19 mi | 10.3 |
| ReadingCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vassar, KS in?
- Vassar is in Osage County, Kansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Vassar, KS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Vassar include 66543.
- What is the population of Vassar, KS?
- About 832 people live in Vassar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vassar?
- Nearby places include Lyndon (5 mi), Quenemo (6.5 mi), Pomona (8.7 mi), Overbrook (9.2 mi), Melvern (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023