PlainZIP

Elk City, KS · standard

ZIP Code 67344

Montgomery County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

877
2/sq mi
$60,000
Median income
$95,000
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elk City pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67344 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 67344 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elk City, Montgomery County, Kansas, home to just 877 residents across 438.5 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 67344 reports a modest median household income of $60,000 (17% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $30,013. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.5%. Median home value sits at $95,000 (41% below the state average), median rent at $725 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Montgomery County, letting you compare 67344 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 67344, Elk City, 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

877

Population

438.5

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 67344?

43.1

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 82.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$60,000

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$30,013

Per Capita Income

25.2%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 67344 ranks nationally

Elk City, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,000 29th percentile higher than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

What does housing look like?

401

Total Housing Units

270

Occupied Units

131

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.3%
Renter 23.7%

$95,000

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$725

Median Rent

1946

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 67344, employing approximately 7 people with a combined annual payroll of $160,000.

4

Businesses

7

Employees

$160K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 67344 vs 67352 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
67352 Longton, KS 593 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Montgomery County

67301 standard
Independence, KS
Pop: 13,556
67337 standard
Coffeyville, KS
Pop: 13,493
67335 standard
Cherryvale, KS
Pop: 3,671
67333 standard
Caney, KS
Pop: 3,089
67347 standard
Havana, KS
Pop: 431
67351 standard
Liberty, KS
Pop: 391

Related Areas

Montgomery County Elk City, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 67344 in? ▼
ZIP code 67344 (Elk City) 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 67344? ▼
ZIP code 67344 in Elk City, KS has a population of 877 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67344? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 67344 is $60,000, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67344? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 67344 is $95,000, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67344? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 67344 is White at 82.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67344? ▼
ZIP code 67344 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 7 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 67344? ▼
In ZIP code 67344, 45.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 67344? ▼
In ZIP code 67344, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67344? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67344 is 25.2% 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.