PlainZIP

Dexter, KS · standard

ZIP Code 67038

Cowley County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

602
1/sq mi
$55,699
Median income
$88,500
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dexter pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67038 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 67038 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dexter, Cowley County, Kansas, home to just 602 residents across 463.1 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 67038 reports a modest median household income of $55,699 (23% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $24,349. Local economic indicators show a 3.6% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $88,500 for a typical home value (45% below the state average), with rent averaging $513 a month; 91.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is -. Compare these figures to the Kansas and national benchmarks above rather than reading 67038's numbers in isolation.

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 →

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 67038, Dexter, 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

602

Population

463.1

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 67038?

34.2

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$55,699

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$24,349

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 67038 ranks nationally

Dexter, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,699 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 44.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

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

What does housing look like?

289

Total Housing Units

231

Occupied Units

58

Vacant Units

3.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.8%
Renter 8.2%

$88,500

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$513

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 67038, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $220,000.

6

Businesses

14

Employees

$220K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 67038 in? ▼
ZIP code 67038 (Dexter) 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 67038? ▼
ZIP code 67038 in Dexter, KS has a population of 602 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67038? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 67038 is $55,699, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67038? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 67038 is $88,500, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67038? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 67038 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67038? ▼
ZIP code 67038 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 67038? ▼
In ZIP code 67038, 44.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 67038? ▼
In ZIP code 67038, approximately 91.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67038? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67038 is 3.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.