ZIP Code 67301
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Independence · Montgomery County · Kansas
- Population
- 13,556
- Median income
- $54,950
- Median home value
- $120,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.3%
- Land area
- 542.2 sq mi
25/sq mi
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
▼ 57% vs US
higher than 17% of US ZIPs
Median age 41
Chicago
ZIP code 67301 in Independence, Kansas has a population of 13,556. The median household income is $54,950, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $120,000, 57% below the US average. 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 67301 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 542.2 square miles in Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas. The area is home to 13,556 residents, producing a population density of 25 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 67301 against Kansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 67301 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $120,000 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $790 per month, and 72.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 67301 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 67301 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 67301
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$31,580
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
18.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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