Wichita, KS · standard
ZIP Code 67226
Sedgwick County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,757
- 254/sq mi High-density area
- $92,341
- Median income Above-median income area
- $304,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 53.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wichita pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 254
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67226 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 67226 (Wichita, KS) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.6 in 2023 to 217.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 67226 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, home to 17,757 residents across 69.9 square miles, a density of 254 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 67226 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,341 (28% above the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,124. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $304,500 (88% above the average Kansas ZIP) and median rent is $1,202; 58.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sedgwick County, so 67226 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 67226
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wichita, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67226.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
180 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
103 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
86 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
78 establishments
- Finance and insurance 55
Finance and insurance
55 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 67226, 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
17,757
Population
69.9
Area (sq mi)
254
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 67226?
36.3
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
9.2%
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?
$92,341
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$54,124
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 67226 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)
$92,341 Top 15% higher than 85% of 659 Kansas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,500housing units
9,500
Total Housing Units
8,973
Occupied Units
527
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$304,500
Median Home Value
+88% vs state ZIP avg
$1,202
Median Rent
1994
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
+2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
217
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+117%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 67226 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 148 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 166 |
| 2022 | +13.4% | 189 |
| 2023 | +12.6% | 213 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 217 |
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 796 business establishments in ZIP 67226, employing approximately 19,266 people with a combined annual payroll of $961,321,000.
796
Businesses
19,266
Employees
$961.3M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 180 | 22.6% |
| Retail trade | 103 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 86 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 78 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 55 | 6.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 40 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 4.4% |
| Construction | 26 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 2.0% |
| Information | 16 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 1.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 6 | 0.8% |
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 67226 vs 67055 →
ZIP 67226 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
- 67208
Wichita (67208)
18,161 residents
- 67226
Wichita (67226)
17,757 residents
- 67206
Wichita (67206)
15,186 residents
- 67220
Wichita (67220)
14,214 residents
- 67219
Wichita (67219)
12,121 residents
- 67230 9,959
Wichita (67230)
9,959 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 67226 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 67226 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
- 67230
Wichita (67230)
$149,536 median income
- 67067
Kechi (67067)
$108,352 median income
- 67226
Wichita (67226)
$92,341 median income
- 67206
Wichita (67206)
$82,252 median income
- 67219
Wichita (67219)
$70,557 median income
- 67207
Wichita (67207)
$67,889 median income
- 67220 $64,338
Wichita (67220)
$64,338 median income
- 67208 $60,914
Wichita (67208)
$60,914 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 67226 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67055 | Greenwich, KS | 71 | 1.4 mi |
| 67228 | Wichita, KS | 2,033 | 2.5 mi |
| 67067 | Kechi, KS | 1,541 | 3.5 mi |
| 67206 | Wichita, KS | 15,186 | 4.8 mi |
| 67220 | Wichita, KS | 14,214 | 3.8 mi |
| 67219 | Wichita, KS | 12,121 | 5.6 mi |
| 67207 | Wichita, KS | 26,978 | 7.4 mi |
| 67230 | Wichita, KS | 9,959 | 6.4 mi |
| 67260 | Wichita, KS | 0 | 5.7 mi |
| 67208 | Wichita, KS | 18,161 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 67226, 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 (17,757 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 67226 in?
ZIP code 67226 (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 67226?
ZIP code 67226 in Wichita, KS has a population of 17,757 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67226?
The median household income in ZIP 67226 is $92,341, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67226?
The median home value in ZIP 67226 is $304,500, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67226?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67226 is White at 71.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67226?
ZIP code 67226 has 796 business establishments employing approximately 19,266 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67226?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67226 are: Health care and social assistance (180), Retail trade (103), Accommodation and food services (86). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 67226?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 67226 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 67226?
In ZIP code 67226, 69.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.7% 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 67226?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 67226 is 19.1 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 67226?
In ZIP code 67226, approximately 58.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67226?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67226 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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