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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
$49,059
Median income
$122,300
Median home value
25.4%
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
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.

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 Kansas average), while per-capita income is $29,068. Poverty here runs at 21.5%, with unemployment measured at 6.4%. Housing costs here run $122,300 for a typical home value (24% below the state average), with rent averaging $905 a month; 49.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 67218, plus 6 more within Sedgwick County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 67218?

35.8

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

12.7%

Foreign-Born

White 52.5%
African American 14.1%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%

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?

$49,059

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$29,068

Per Capita Income

21.5%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

18.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 67218 ranks nationally

Wichita, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,059 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 49.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.4%

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

What does housing look like?

11,363

Total Housing Units

9,896

Occupied Units

1,467

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.7%
Renter 50.3%

$122,300

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$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

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ZIP 67218 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 67218 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 67218 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 67218 ranks #8 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
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

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
67216 standard
Wichita, KS
Pop: 24,041

Related Areas

Sedgwick County Wichita, KS Kansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.