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Wichita, KS · standard

ZIP Code 67216

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

24,041
756/sq mi
$48,902
Median income
$94,900
Median home value
9.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wichita pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
756
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67216 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 67216 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, with 24,041 residents across 31.8 square miles, a density of 756 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 67216 reports a modest median household income of $48,902 (32% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $23,397. The poverty rate stands at 22.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.8%. The typical home here is valued at $94,900 (41% below the state average); renters pay a median of $894 monthly, and 58.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 67216 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Sedgwick County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 67216

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wichita, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67216.

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 67216, Wichita, 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

24,041

Population

31.8

Area (sq mi)

756

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 67216?

33.6

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

12.2%

Foreign-Born

White 53.8%
African American 4.4%
Asian 9.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%

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?

$48,902

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$23,397

Per Capita Income

22.7%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

18.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 67216 ranks nationally

Wichita, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,902 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 47.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.9%

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

What does housing look like?

9,878

Total Housing Units

8,524

Occupied Units

1,354

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.2%
Renter 41.8%

$94,900

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$894

Median Rent

1970

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

+16.1%

YoY Change (2024)

265

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+165%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 67216 have increased 16.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 149
2021 +20.8% 180
2022 +6.0% 191
2023 +19.6% 228
2024 +16.1% 265

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 348 business establishments in ZIP 67216, employing approximately 4,559 people with a combined annual payroll of $188,031,000.

348

Businesses

4,559

Employees

$188.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 73 21.0%
Construction 54 15.5%
Accommodation and food services 45 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 28 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 25 7.2%
Transportation and warehousing 23 6.6%
Wholesale trade 18 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 3.7%
Manufacturing 11 3.2%
Finance and insurance 11 3.2%
Information 8 2.3%
Educational services 3 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.9%

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 67216 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 67216 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 67216 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 67216 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
67217 Wichita, KS 30,186 2.7 mi
67211 Wichita, KS 20,644 4.0 mi
67210 Wichita, KS 10,339 4.0 mi
67218 Wichita, KS 22,772 4.5 mi
67202 Wichita, KS 1,393 5.5 mi
67214 Wichita, KS 16,542 6.8 mi
67060 Haysville, KS 13,733 5.0 mi
67213 Wichita, KS 21,368 4.9 mi
67215 Wichita, KS 5,708 6.1 mi
67208 Wichita, KS 18,161 6.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sedgwick County

67212 standard
Wichita, KS
Pop: 44,707
67203 standard
Wichita, KS
Pop: 31,287
67217 standard
Wichita, KS
Pop: 30,186
67207 standard
Wichita, KS
Pop: 26,978
67037 standard
Derby, KS
Pop: 26,577
67218 standard
Wichita, KS
Pop: 22,772

Related Areas

Sedgwick County Wichita, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 67216 in? ▼
ZIP code 67216 (Wichita) 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 67216? ▼
ZIP code 67216 in Wichita, KS has a population of 24,041 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67216? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 67216 is $48,902, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67216? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 67216 is $94,900, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67216? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 67216 is White at 53.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67216? ▼
ZIP code 67216 has 348 business establishments employing approximately 4,559 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67216? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67216 are: Retail trade (73), Construction (54), Accommodation and food services (45). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 67216? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 67216 increased by 16.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 67216? ▼
In ZIP code 67216, 47.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.9% 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 67216? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 67216 is 18.3 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 67216? ▼
In ZIP code 67216, approximately 58.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67216? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67216 is 22.7% 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.