Smith Center, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66967
Smith County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,096
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,726
- Median income Below-median income area
- $100,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Smith Center pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66967 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 66967 covers 655.0 square miles in Smith Center, Smith County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,096 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66967 reports a modest median household income of $56,726 (21% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,450. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 1.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $100,400 (38% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $678; owner occupancy is 82.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Smith County, so 66967 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 66967
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Smith Center, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66967.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66967, Smith Center, KS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,096
Population
655.0
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66967?
44.2
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
0.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$56,726
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$33,450
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 66967 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Smith Center, KS household income vs. every Kansas ZIP code
Median household income among 659 reporting Kansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,726 24th percentile higher than 24% of 659 Kansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,028housing units
1,028
Total Housing Units
824
Occupied Units
204
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$100,400
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$678
Median Rent
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 90 business establishments in ZIP 66967, employing approximately 723 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,198,000.
90
Businesses
723
Employees
$33.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 17.8% |
| Construction | 11 | 12.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.3% |
| Information | 3 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 66967 vs 66932 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66932 | Athol, KS | 157 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66967, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,096 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 66967 in?
ZIP code 66967 (Smith Center) is located in Smith County, Kansas. Smith County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/smith-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66967?
ZIP code 66967 in Smith Center, KS has a population of 2,096 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66967?
The median household income in ZIP 66967 is $56,726, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66967?
The median home value in ZIP 66967 is $100,400, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66967?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66967 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66967?
ZIP code 66967 has 90 business establishments employing approximately 723 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66967?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66967 are: Retail trade (18), Other services (except public administration) (16), Construction (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66967?
In ZIP code 66967, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66967?
In ZIP code 66967, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66967?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66967 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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