Arkansas City, KS · standard
ZIP Code 67005
Cowley County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,535
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,516
- Median income Below-median income area
- $95,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Arkansas City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67005 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 67005 (Arkansas City, KS) rose +11.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 193.5 in 2023 to 215.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 67005 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arkansas City, Cowley County, Kansas, home to 16,535 residents across 400.4 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 67005 reports a modest median household income of $54,516 (24% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,442. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $95,400 (41% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $807; owner occupancy is 63.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 19 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Kansas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 67005.
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 67005
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arkansas City, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67005.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
22 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 67005, Arkansas City, 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
16,535
Population
400.4
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 67005?
38.6
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
6.5%
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?
$54,516
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$29,442
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
19.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 67005 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Arkansas City, 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)
$54,516 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
7,098housing units
7,098
Total Housing Units
6,122
Occupied Units
976
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$95,400
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$807
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.5%
YoY Change (2024)
216
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+116%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 67005 have increased 11.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.4% | 143 |
| 2021 | +18.3% | 169 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 192 |
| 2023 | +0.6% | 194 |
| 2024 | +11.5% | 216 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 290 business establishments in ZIP 67005, employing approximately 5,227 people with a combined annual payroll of $251,171,000.
290
Businesses
5,227
Employees
$251.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 52 | 17.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 15.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 12.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 10.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 7.2% |
| Construction | 19 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.4% |
| Information | 4 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 67005, 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 (16,535 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 67005 in?
ZIP code 67005 (Arkansas City) is located in Cowley County, Kansas. Cowley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cowley-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 67005?
ZIP code 67005 in Arkansas City, KS has a population of 16,535 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67005?
The median household income in ZIP 67005 is $54,516, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67005?
The median home value in ZIP 67005 is $95,400, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67005?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67005 is White at 74.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67005?
ZIP code 67005 has 290 business establishments employing approximately 5,227 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67005?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67005 are: Retail trade (52), Other services (except public administration) (44), Accommodation and food services (37). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 67005?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 67005 increased by 11.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 67005?
In ZIP code 67005, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 67005?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 67005 is 19.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 67005?
In ZIP code 67005, approximately 63.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67005?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67005 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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