Wichita, KS · standard
ZIP Code 67218
Sedgwick County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,772
- 1,760/sq mi High-density area
- $49,059
- Median income Below-median income area
- $122,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-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, mixed-tenure area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,760
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67218 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 67218 (Wichita, KS) rose +9.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 203.5 in 2023 to 221.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 67218 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, with 22,772 residents across 12.9 square miles, a density of 1,760 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 67218 reports a modest median household income of $49,059 (32% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,068. The poverty rate is 21.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $122,300 (24% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $905; owner occupancy is 49.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sedgwick County, so 67218 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 67218
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wichita, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67218.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
91 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
52 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 36
Professional, scientific, and technical services
36 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 67218, 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
22,772
Population
12.9
Area (sq mi)
1,760
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 67218?
35.8
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
12.7%
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?
$49,059
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$29,068
Per Capita Income
21.5%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
18.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 67218 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Wichita, 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)
$49,059 9th percentile higher than 9% 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
11,363housing units
11,363
Total Housing Units
9,896
Occupied Units
1,467
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$122,300
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$905
Median Rent
1954
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
+9.0%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 67218 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 147 |
| 2021 | +14.3% | 168 |
| 2022 | +17.7% | 197 |
| 2023 | +3.1% | 203 |
| 2024 | +9.0% | 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 424 business establishments in ZIP 67218, employing approximately 13,740 people with a combined annual payroll of $997,485,000.
424
Businesses
13,740
Employees
$997.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 91 | 21.5% |
| Retail trade | 61 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 53 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 52 | 12.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 8.5% |
| Construction | 30 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.9% |
| Information | 6 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.2% |
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 67218 vs 67208 →
ZIP 67218 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 67207
Wichita (67207)
26,978 residents
- 67218
Wichita (67218)
22,772 residents
- 67213
Wichita (67213)
21,368 residents
- 67211
Wichita (67211)
20,644 residents
- 67208
Wichita (67208)
18,161 residents
- 67214
Wichita (67214)
16,542 residents
- 67206
Wichita (67206)
15,186 residents
- 67220
Wichita (67220)
14,214 residents
- 67210 10,339
Wichita (67210)
10,339 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 67218 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 67218 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 67206
Wichita (67206)
$82,252 median income
- 67207
Wichita (67207)
$67,889 median income
- 67220
Wichita (67220)
$64,338 median income
- 67208
Wichita (67208)
$60,914 median income
- 67210
Wichita (67210)
$59,082 median income
- 67202
Wichita (67202)
$58,234 median income
- 67213
Wichita (67213)
$50,170 median income
- 67218
Wichita (67218)
$49,059 median income
- 67211
Wichita (67211)
$44,120 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 67218 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67208 | Wichita, KS | 18,161 | 2.5 mi |
| 67211 | Wichita, KS | 20,644 | 2.0 mi |
| 67207 | Wichita, KS | 26,978 | 2.9 mi |
| 67260 | Wichita, KS | 0 | 3.6 mi |
| 67210 | Wichita, KS | 10,339 | 3.1 mi |
| 67202 | Wichita, KS | 1,393 | 3.3 mi |
| 67214 | Wichita, KS | 16,542 | 3.4 mi |
| 67220 | Wichita, KS | 14,214 | 5.7 mi |
| 67213 | Wichita, KS | 21,368 | 4.6 mi |
| 67206 | Wichita, KS | 15,186 | 3.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 67218, 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 (22,772 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 67218 in?
ZIP code 67218 (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 67218?
ZIP code 67218 in Wichita, KS has a population of 22,772 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67218?
The median household income in ZIP 67218 is $49,059, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67218?
The median home value in ZIP 67218 is $122,300, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67218?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67218 is White at 52.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67218?
ZIP code 67218 has 424 business establishments employing approximately 13,740 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67218?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67218 are: Health care and social assistance (91), Retail trade (61), Accommodation and food services (53). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 67218?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 67218 increased by 9.0% 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 67218?
In ZIP code 67218, 49.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% 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 67218?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 67218 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 67218?
In ZIP code 67218, approximately 49.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67218?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67218 is 21.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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