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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
$92,341
Median income
$304,500
Median home value
53.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Kansas average), while per-capita income is $54,124. Poverty here runs at 10.0%, with unemployment measured at 3.6%. Median home value sits at $304,500 (88% above the state average), median rent at $1,202 a month, and owner-occupancy at 58.8%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 67226, 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 67226

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wichita, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67226.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 67226?

36.3

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 71.2%
African American 10.4%
Asian 6.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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

$54,124

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 67226 ranks nationally

Wichita, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,341 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.7%

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

What does housing look like?

9,500

Total Housing Units

8,973

Occupied Units

527

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.8%
Renter 41.2%

$304,500

Median Home Value

+88% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 67226 ranks #3 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 67226 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 67226 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Sedgwick County

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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 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.

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