Towanda, KS · standard
ZIP Code 67144
Butler County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,716
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,589
- Median income Near-median income area
- $173,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Towanda pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67144 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 67144 covers 116.6 square miles in Towanda, Butler County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,716 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 67144 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,589 (2% above the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,698. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 8.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $173,500 (7% above the average Kansas ZIP) and median rent is $1,125; 81.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Butler County, so 67144 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 67144
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Towanda, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67144.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Finance and insurance 5
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
3 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 67144, Towanda, 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
2,716
Population
116.6
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 67144?
38.3
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
1.7%
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?
$73,589
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$34,698
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 67144 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Towanda, 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)
$73,589 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
1,071housing units
1,071
Total Housing Units
1,035
Occupied Units
36
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$173,500
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,125
Median Rent
1993
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
+9.5%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 67144 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +7.3% | 155 |
| 2020 | +1.7% | 157 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 174 |
| 2022 | +9.5% | 190 |
| 2024 | – | 222 |
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 40 business establishments in ZIP 67144, employing approximately 330 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,081,000.
40
Businesses
330
Employees
$24.1M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 37.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 67144 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 67002
Andover (67002)
13,764 residents
- 67144 2,716
Towanda (67144)
2,716 residents
- 67017 2,294
Benton (67017)
2,294 residents
- 67123 741
Potwin (67123)
741 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 67144 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 67144 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 67002
Andover (67002)
$104,351 median income
- 67017
Benton (67017)
$88,750 median income
- 67144
Towanda (67144)
$73,589 median income
- 67123
Potwin (67123)
$52,063 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 67144 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 67144, 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 (2,716 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 67144 in?
ZIP code 67144 (Towanda) 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 67144?
ZIP code 67144 in Towanda, KS has a population of 2,716 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67144?
The median household income in ZIP 67144 is $73,589, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67144?
The median home value in ZIP 67144 is $173,500, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67144?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67144 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67144?
ZIP code 67144 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 330 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67144?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67144 are: Construction (15), Finance and insurance (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 67144?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 67144 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 67144?
In ZIP code 67144, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.5% 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 67144?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 67144 is 22.0 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 67144?
In ZIP code 67144, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67144?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67144 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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