PlainZIP

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
$54,950
Median income
$120,000
Median home value
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

21th 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 Kansas average), while per-capita income is $31,580. The poverty rate stands at 14.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. The typical home here is valued at $120,000 (26% below the state average); renters pay a median of $790 monthly, and 72.5% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 67301, plus 6 more within Montgomery 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 67301

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Independence, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67301.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 67301?

41.0

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 83.1%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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

$31,580

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

18.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 67301 ranks nationally

Independence, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,950 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.3%

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

What does housing look like?

6,375

Total Housing Units

5,367

Occupied Units

1,008

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$120,000

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 67301 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
67363 Sycamore, KS 78 9.0 mi
67340 Dearing, KS 355 10.6 mi

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Pop: 13,493
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Pop: 3,671
67333 standard
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Pop: 3,089
67344 standard
Elk City, KS
Pop: 877
67347 standard
Havana, KS
Pop: 431
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Pop: 391

Related Areas

Montgomery County Independence, KS Kansas

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.

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