Valley Center, KS · standard
ZIP Code 67147
Sedgwick County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,908
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,006
- Median income Above-median income area
- $242,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 40.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Valley Center pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67147 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 67147 (Valley Center, KS) fell -1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.2 in 2023 to 223.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 67147 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Valley Center, Sedgwick County, Kansas, home to 9,908 residents across 272.9 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 67147 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,006 (22% above the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,514. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.9% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $242,300 (50% above the average Kansas ZIP), while 77.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $832.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sedgwick County, so 67147 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 67147
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Valley Center, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67147.
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 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 67147, Valley Center, 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
9,908
Population
272.9
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 67147?
39.0
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
1.2%
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?
$88,006
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$39,514
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 67147 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Valley Center, 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)
$88,006 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
4,024housing units
4,024
Total Housing Units
3,859
Occupied Units
165
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$242,300
Median Home Value
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$832
Median Rent
1984
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
-1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 67147 have decreased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 166 |
| 2021 | +8.2% | 180 |
| 2022 | +15.6% | 208 |
| 2023 | +9.4% | 227 |
| 2024 | -1.6% | 224 |
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 206 business establishments in ZIP 67147, employing approximately 1,674 people with a combined annual payroll of $81,762,000.
206
Businesses
1,674
Employees
$81.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 29 | 14.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 14.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 4.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 3.9% |
| Information | 4 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.5% |
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 67147 vs 67219 →
ZIP 67147 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 67204
Wichita (67204)
21,194 residents
- 67226
Wichita (67226)
17,757 residents
- 67205
Wichita (67205)
16,811 residents
- 67220
Wichita (67220)
14,214 residents
- 67219
Wichita (67219)
12,121 residents
- 67147
Valley Center (67147)
9,908 residents
- 67135 3,493
Sedgwick (67135)
3,493 residents
- 67228 2,033
Wichita (67228)
2,033 residents
- 67067 1,541
Kechi (67067)
1,541 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 67147 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 67147 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
- 67205
Wichita (67205)
$121,245 median income
- 67067
Kechi (67067)
$108,352 median income
- 67226
Wichita (67226)
$92,341 median income
- 67147
Valley Center (67147)
$88,006 median income
- 67135
Sedgwick (67135)
$74,939 median income
- 67204
Wichita (67204)
$71,999 median income
- 67219
Wichita (67219)
$70,557 median income
- 67220 $64,338
Wichita (67220)
$64,338 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 67147 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67219 | Wichita, KS | 12,121 | 6.1 mi |
| 67067 | Kechi, KS | 1,541 | 5.0 mi |
| 67220 | Wichita, KS | 14,214 | 7.6 mi |
| 67204 | Wichita, KS | 21,194 | 6.7 mi |
| 67260 | Wichita, KS | 0 | 9.7 mi |
| 67055 | Greenwich, KS | 71 | 7.7 mi |
| 67226 | Wichita, KS | 17,757 | 7.8 mi |
| 67135 | Sedgwick, KS | 3,493 | 9.1 mi |
| 67205 | Wichita, KS | 16,811 | 9.8 mi |
| 67228 | Wichita, KS | 2,033 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 67147, 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 (9,908 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 67147 in?
ZIP code 67147 (Valley Center) is located in Sedgwick County, Kansas. Sedgwick County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sedgwick-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 67147?
ZIP code 67147 in Valley Center, KS has a population of 9,908 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67147?
The median household income in ZIP 67147 is $88,006, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67147?
The median home value in ZIP 67147 is $242,300, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67147?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67147 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67147?
ZIP code 67147 has 206 business establishments employing approximately 1,674 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67147?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67147 are: Construction (29), Professional, scientific, and technical services (29), Other services (except public administration) (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 67147?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 67147 decreased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 67147?
In ZIP code 67147, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.0% 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 67147?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 67147 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 67147?
In ZIP code 67147, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67147?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67147 is 2.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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