Ottawa, KS: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Ottawa, KS is a small incorporated city located in Franklin County in the state of Kansas. Our data estimates 12,254 residents, places it at 38.600°N, 95.264°W, and lists it in Central time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Ottawa, KS?

What is the population of Ottawa, KS?

Ottawa has an estimated population of 12,254. That makes it the 29th largest of the 669 places we list in Kansas, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Kansas has about 379 residents, so Ottawa is roughly 32.3 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Kansas with a similar population include McPherson (13,061), Arkansas City (12,242), Lansing (11,949), Winfield (11,943), Haysville (11,338). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Ottawa differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Ottawa?

Ottawa has about 1,241 people per square mile (479 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Kansas, it is denser than about 76% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Ottawa use?

Ottawa uses one ZIP code: 66067. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 6 are assigned to the central Midwest (Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Ottawa in?

Ottawa is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Lamar, CO, about 400 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Ottawa located in Kansas?

Ottawa lies in the eastern part of Kansas, at 38.600° north latitude and 95.264° west longitude. The state capital, Topeka, is about 38 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is Belton, MO, roughly 42 miles to the east, which shows how near Ottawa is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Olathe, KS, 31 miles to the northeast.

Which cities are near Ottawa, KS?

The closest listed place to Ottawa is Paola, KS, 21.8 miles to the east. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Ottawa in?

Ottawa is in Franklin County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 20059. The county contains 8 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 7 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Wellsville (1,781), Pomona (820), Richmond (456), Williamsburg (391), Princeton (269). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Ottawa from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Ottawa is closest to Chicago, IL at about 458 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,321 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Ottawa?

Yes. Our data lists 2 other places named Ottawa: Ottawa, IL (19,839), Ottawa, OH (5,147). When you search for Ottawa, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Ottawa in Franklin County, Kansas.

Planning a move to Ottawa?

If you are weighing Ottawa, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.