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
$56,726
Median income
$100,400
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 655.0 square miles in Smith Center, Smith County, Kansas. The area is home to 2,096 residents, producing a population density of 3 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 66967 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66967 sits at $56,726 (21% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $33,450. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $100,400 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $678 per month, and 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66967 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Smith County, so you can benchmark 66967 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 66967

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66967.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,096

Population

655.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66967?

44.2

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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

$33,450

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 66967 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$56,726 24th percentile higher than 24% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,028

Total Housing Units

824

Occupied Units

204

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.5%
Renter 17.5%

$100,400

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
66932 Athol, KS 157 7.9 mi

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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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