El Dorado, KS · standard
ZIP Code 67042
Butler County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,969
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,857
- Median income Near-median income area
- $141,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
El Dorado pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67042 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 67042 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas, home to 17,969 residents across 663.1 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 67042 reports a modest median household income of $62,857 (13% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,766. The poverty rate is 14.9%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $141,300 (13% below the average Kansas ZIP) and median rent is $833; 65.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, 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 67042.
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 67042
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in El Dorado, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67042.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
61 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
48 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
39 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 67042, El Dorado, 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
17,969
Population
663.1
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 67042?
38.4
Median Age
54.9%
Male
45.1%
Female
2.4%
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?
$62,857
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$29,766
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
18.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 67042 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
El Dorado, 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)
$62,857 41st percentile higher than 41% 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
7,348housing units
7,348
Total Housing Units
6,500
Occupied Units
848
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$141,300
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$833
Median Rent
1963
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
-1.0%
YoY Change (2024)
187
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+87%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 67042 have decreased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.7% | 136 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 149 |
| 2022 | +19.4% | 178 |
| 2023 | +5.9% | 189 |
| 2024 | -1.0% | 187 |
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 447 business establishments in ZIP 67042, employing approximately 5,557 people with a combined annual payroll of $303,849,000.
447
Businesses
5,557
Employees
$303.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 61 | 13.7% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 40 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 8.7% |
| Construction | 37 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 35 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 3.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 9 | 2.0% |
| Information | 8 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.3% |
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 67042, 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 (17,969 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 67042 in?
ZIP code 67042 (El Dorado) 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 67042?
ZIP code 67042 in El Dorado, KS has a population of 17,969 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67042?
The median household income in ZIP 67042 is $62,857, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67042?
The median home value in ZIP 67042 is $141,300, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67042?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67042 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67042?
ZIP code 67042 has 447 business establishments employing approximately 5,557 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67042?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67042 are: Health care and social assistance (61), Retail trade (50), Other services (except public administration) (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 67042?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 67042 decreased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 67042?
In ZIP code 67042, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 67042?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 67042 is 18.8 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 67042?
In ZIP code 67042, approximately 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67042?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67042 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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