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 Low-density area
- $67,727
- Median income Near-median income area
- $67,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Howard pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 2nd 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 average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,857. The poverty rate is 14.5%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $67,200 (58% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $523; owner occupancy is 77.6%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Elk County, so 67349 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 67349?
52.3
Median Age
53.9%
Male
46.1%
Female
0.3%
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?
$67,727
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$38,857
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 67349 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Howard, KS household income vs. every Kansas ZIP code
Median household income among 659 reporting Kansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$67,727 Top 50% higher than 50% of 659 Kansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kansas 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
502housing units
502
Total Housing Units
326
Occupied Units
176
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$67,200
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 67349
Howard (67349)
1,034 residents
- 67137
Severy (67137)
634 residents
- 67122 221
Piedmont (67122)
221 residents
- 67345 161
Elk Falls (67345)
161 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 67349 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 67349 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 67122
Piedmont (67122)
$137,614 median income
- 67345
Elk Falls (67345)
$75,714 median income
- 67349
Howard (67349)
$67,727 median income
- 67137 $48,333
Severy (67137)
$48,333 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 67349, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,034 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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