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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
$62,857
Median income
$141,300
Median home value
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
23th 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 Kansas average), while per-capita income is $29,766. Poverty here runs at 14.9%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. Housing costs here run $141,300 for a typical home value (13% below the state average), with rent averaging $833 a month; 65.4% of 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. Use the benchmarks above to see where 67042 sits relative to Kansas and the national baseline rather than viewing the 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 →

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 67042?

38.4

Median Age

54.9%

Male

45.1%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 85.2%
African American 4.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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

$29,766

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

18.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 67042 ranks nationally

El Dorado, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,857 34th percentile higher than 34% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%

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

What does housing look like?

7,348

Total Housing Units

6,500

Occupied Units

848

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.4%
Renter 34.6%

$141,300

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

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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.

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