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Howard, KS · standard

ZIP Code 67349

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

1,034
2/sq mi
$67,727
Median income
$67,200
Median home value
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67349 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 67349 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Howard, Elk County, Kansas, home to just 1,034 residents across 608.2 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 67349 reports a modest median household income of $67,727 (6% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $38,857. The poverty rate stands at 14.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $67,200 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $523 per month, and 77.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.3, and the average commute is -. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Elk County, so you can benchmark 67349 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 67349

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Howard, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67349.

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 67349, Howard, 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

1,034

Population

608.2

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 67349?

52.3

Median Age

53.9%

Male

46.1%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 87.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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?

$67,727

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$38,857

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 67349 ranks nationally

Howard, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,727 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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

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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 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

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

What does housing look like?

502

Total Housing Units

326

Occupied Units

176

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.6%
Renter 22.4%

$67,200

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$523

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 67349, employing approximately 121 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,887,000.

27

Businesses

121

Employees

$3.9M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 25.9%
Other services (except public administration) 5 18.5%
Finance and insurance 3 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 3 11.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 67349 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 67349 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 67349 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 67349 ranks #3 of 4 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
67345 Elk Falls, KS 161 9.3 mi
67137 Severy, KS 634 10.8 mi
67122 Piedmont, KS 221 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Elk County

67352 standard
Longton, KS
Pop: 593
67353 standard
Moline, KS
Pop: 582
67346 standard
Grenola, KS
Pop: 372
67345 standard
Elk Falls, KS
Pop: 161

Related Areas

Elk County Howard, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 67349 in? ▼
ZIP code 67349 (Howard) is located in Elk County, Kansas. Elk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/elk-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 67349? ▼
ZIP code 67349 in Howard, KS has a population of 1,034 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67349? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 67349 is $67,727, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67349? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 67349 is $67,200, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67349? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 67349 is White at 87.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67349? ▼
ZIP code 67349 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 121 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67349? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67349 are: Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (5), Finance and insurance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 67349? ▼
In ZIP code 67349, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 67349? ▼
In ZIP code 67349, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67349? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67349 is 14.5% 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.