ZIP Code 67349

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Howard · Elk County · Kansas

Population
1,034

2/sq mi

Median income
$67,727

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$67,200

▼ 76% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.1%

Median age 52.3

Land area
608.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 67349 in Howard, Kansas has a population of 1,034. The median household income is $67,727, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $67,200, 76% below the US average. 24.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 67349 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 608.2 square miles in Howard, Elk County, Kansas. The area is home to 1,034 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 67349 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 67349 sits at $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, a direct signal of whether 67349 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 67349

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,034

Population

608.2

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Howard, KS

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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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