Independence, KS · standard
ZIP Code 67301
Montgomery County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,556
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,950
- Median income Below-median income area
- $120,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 27.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Independence pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67301 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 67301 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, home to 13,556 residents across 542.2 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 67301 reports a modest median household income of $54,950 (24% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,580. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $120,000 (26% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $790; owner occupancy is 72.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 67301 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 67301
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Independence, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67301.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
53 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
27 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 67301, Independence, 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
13,556
Population
542.2
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 67301?
41.0
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
2.1%
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?
$54,950
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$31,580
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
18.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 67301 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Independence, 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)
$54,950 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
6,375housing units
6,375
Total Housing Units
5,367
Occupied Units
1,008
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$120,000
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$790
Median Rent
1956
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
+0.5%
YoY Change (2024)
175
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+75%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 67301 have increased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.5% | 131 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 143 |
| 2022 | +21.5% | 174 |
| 2023 | +0.1% | 174 |
| 2024 | +0.5% | 175 |
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 323 business establishments in ZIP 67301, employing approximately 4,941 people with a combined annual payroll of $233,258,000.
323
Businesses
4,941
Employees
$233.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 53 | 16.4% |
| Retail trade | 44 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 10.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 18 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 3.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 1.2% |
| Information | 4 | 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 67301 vs 67363 →
ZIP 67301 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 67301
Independence (67301)
13,556 residents
- 67340 355
Dearing (67340)
355 residents
- 67363 78
Sycamore (67363)
78 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 67301 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 67301, 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 (13,556 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 67301 in?
ZIP code 67301 (Independence) is located in Montgomery County, Kansas. Montgomery County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montgomery-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 67301?
ZIP code 67301 in Independence, KS has a population of 13,556 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67301?
The median household income in ZIP 67301 is $54,950, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67301?
The median home value in ZIP 67301 is $120,000, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67301?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67301 is White at 83.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67301?
ZIP code 67301 has 323 business establishments employing approximately 4,941 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67301?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67301 are: Health care and social assistance (53), Retail trade (44), Other services (except public administration) (37). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 67301?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 67301 increased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 67301?
In ZIP code 67301, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% 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 67301?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 67301 is 18.2 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 67301?
In ZIP code 67301, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67301?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67301 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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