Wichita, KS · standard
ZIP Code 67217
Sedgwick County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,186
- 796/sq mi High-density area
- $55,565
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wichita pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 796
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67217 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 67217 (Wichita, KS) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.2 in 2023 to 228.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 67217 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, with 30,186 residents across 37.9 square miles, a density of 796 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 67217 reports a modest median household income of $55,565 (23% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,607. The poverty rate is 18.1%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $121,100 (25% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $976; owner occupancy is 68.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sedgwick County, so 67217 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 67217
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wichita, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67217.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Construction
Construction
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 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 67217, 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
30,186
Population
37.9
Area (sq mi)
796
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 67217?
33.5
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
8.1%
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?
$55,565
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$26,607
Per Capita Income
18.1%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 67217 ranks nationally
Wichita, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$55,565 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
13,552housing units
13,552
Total Housing Units
12,472
Occupied Units
1,080
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,100
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$976
Median Rent
1972
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
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 67217 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.1% | 153 |
| 2021 | +13.4% | 174 |
| 2022 | +13.2% | 196 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 216 |
| 2024 | +5.7% | 228 |
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 347 business establishments in ZIP 67217, employing approximately 7,914 people with a combined annual payroll of $401,608,000.
347
Businesses
7,914
Employees
$401.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 50 | 14.4% |
| Construction | 41 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 11.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 9.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 7.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.7% |
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 67217 vs 67213 →
ZIP 67217 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 67203
Wichita (67203)
31,287 residents
- 67217
Wichita (67217)
30,186 residents
- 67216
Wichita (67216)
24,041 residents
- 67218
Wichita (67218)
22,772 residents
- 67213
Wichita (67213)
21,368 residents
- 67211
Wichita (67211)
20,644 residents
- 67060
Haysville (67060)
13,733 residents
- 67209
Wichita (67209)
13,654 residents
- 67210 10,339
Wichita (67210)
10,339 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 67217 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 67217 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 67215
Wichita (67215)
$118,346 median income
- 67209
Wichita (67209)
$77,940 median income
- 67060
Haysville (67060)
$73,758 median income
- 67210
Wichita (67210)
$59,082 median income
- 67202
Wichita (67202)
$58,234 median income
- 67217
Wichita (67217)
$55,565 median income
- 67203
Wichita (67203)
$52,028 median income
- 67213
Wichita (67213)
$50,170 median income
- 67218
Wichita (67218)
$49,059 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 67217 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67213 | Wichita, KS | 21,368 | 3.6 mi |
| 67216 | Wichita, KS | 24,041 | 2.7 mi |
| 67215 | Wichita, KS | 5,708 | 3.4 mi |
| 67060 | Haysville, KS | 13,733 | 4.8 mi |
| 67203 | Wichita, KS | 31,287 | 6.1 mi |
| 67211 | Wichita, KS | 20,644 | 4.3 mi |
| 67202 | Wichita, KS | 1,393 | 5.1 mi |
| 67209 | Wichita, KS | 13,654 | 5.1 mi |
| 67210 | Wichita, KS | 10,339 | 6.4 mi |
| 67218 | Wichita, KS | 22,772 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 67217, 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 (30,186 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 67217 in?
ZIP code 67217 (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 67217?
ZIP code 67217 in Wichita, KS has a population of 30,186 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67217?
The median household income in ZIP 67217 is $55,565, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67217?
The median home value in ZIP 67217 is $121,100, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67217?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67217 is White at 67.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67217?
ZIP code 67217 has 347 business establishments employing approximately 7,914 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67217?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67217 are: Retail trade (50), Construction (41), Other services (except public administration) (39). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 67217?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 67217 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 67217?
In ZIP code 67217, 48.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% 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 67217?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 67217 is 19.5 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 67217?
In ZIP code 67217, approximately 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67217?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67217 is 18.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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