Benton, KS · standard
ZIP Code 67017
Butler County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,294
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,750
- Median income Above-median income area
- $259,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Benton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67017 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 67017 covers 168.7 square miles in Benton, Butler County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,294 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 67017 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,750 (23% above the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,201. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.3% and unemployment is 1.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $259,400 (60% above the average Kansas ZIP), while 89.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $992.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Butler County, so 67017 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 67017
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Benton, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67017.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 67017, Benton, 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
2,294
Population
168.7
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 67017?
37.1
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
Female
9.5%
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?
$88,750
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$44,201
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 67017 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Benton, 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)
$88,750 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
910housing units
910
Total Housing Units
833
Occupied Units
77
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$259,400
Median Home Value
+60% vs state ZIP avg
$992
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 67017, employing approximately 227 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,557,000.
53
Businesses
227
Employees
$8.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 22.6% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 13.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 13.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.7% |
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 67017 vs 67144 →
ZIP 67017 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 67226
Wichita (67226)
17,757 residents
- 67206
Wichita (67206)
15,186 residents
- 67002
Andover (67002)
13,764 residents
- 67230
Wichita (67230)
9,959 residents
- 67144 2,716
Towanda (67144)
2,716 residents
- 67017 2,294
Benton (67017)
2,294 residents
- 67228 2,033
Wichita (67228)
2,033 residents
- 67154 1,510
Whitewater (67154)
1,510 residents
- 67123 741
Potwin (67123)
741 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 67017 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 67017 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 67228
Wichita (67228)
$162,857 median income
- 67230
Wichita (67230)
$149,536 median income
- 67002
Andover (67002)
$104,351 median income
- 67226
Wichita (67226)
$92,341 median income
- 67017
Benton (67017)
$88,750 median income
- 67206
Wichita (67206)
$82,252 median income
- 67144
Towanda (67144)
$73,589 median income
- 67154
Whitewater (67154)
$67,813 median income
- 67123 $52,063
Potwin (67123)
$52,063 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 67017 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67144 | Towanda, KS | 2,716 | 5.7 mi |
| 67055 | Greenwich, KS | 71 | 5.4 mi |
| 67228 | Wichita, KS | 2,033 | 5.6 mi |
| 67002 | Andover, KS | 13,764 | 9.1 mi |
| 67226 | Wichita, KS | 17,757 | 6.7 mi |
| 67154 | Whitewater, KS | 1,510 | 10.1 mi |
| 67230 | Wichita, KS | 9,959 | 10.2 mi |
| 67206 | Wichita, KS | 15,186 | 10.5 mi |
| 67123 | Potwin, KS | 741 | 10.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 67017, 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 (2,294 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 67017 in?
ZIP code 67017 (Benton) is located in Butler County, Kansas. Butler County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/butler-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 67017?
ZIP code 67017 in Benton, KS has a population of 2,294 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67017?
The median household income in ZIP 67017 is $88,750, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67017?
The median home value in ZIP 67017 is $259,400, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67017?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67017 is White at 85.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67017?
ZIP code 67017 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 227 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67017?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67017 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (7), Professional, scientific, and technical services (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 67017?
In ZIP code 67017, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.1% 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 67017?
In ZIP code 67017, approximately 89.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67017?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67017 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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