Herington, KS · standard
ZIP Code 67449
Dickinson County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,351
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $69,357
- Median income Near-median income area
- $97,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Herington pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67449 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 67449 covers 398.9 square miles in Herington, Dickinson County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,351 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 67449 reports a modest median household income of $69,357 (4% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,683. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.9% and unemployment is 1.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $97,800 (40% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $945; owner occupancy is 72.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dickinson County, so 67449 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 67449
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Herington, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67449.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 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 67449, Herington, 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
3,351
Population
398.9
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 67449?
43.3
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
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?
$69,357
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$37,683
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 67449 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Herington, 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)
$69,357 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
1,595housing units
1,595
Total Housing Units
1,328
Occupied Units
267
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$97,800
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$945
Median Rent
1950
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 62 business establishments in ZIP 67449, employing approximately 489 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,021,000.
62
Businesses
489
Employees
$19.0M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 19.4% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 16.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 12.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 8.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 3 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.8% |
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 67449 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 67449
Herington (67449)
3,351 residents
- 66872 1,134
White City (66872)
1,134 residents
- 66838 182
Burdick (66838)
182 residents
- 66859 178
Lost Springs (66859)
178 residents
- 67492 166
Woodbine (67492)
166 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 67449 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 67449 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66859
Lost Springs (66859)
$80,000 median income
- 67492
Woodbine (67492)
$73,750 median income
- 67449
Herington (67449)
$69,357 median income
- 66872
White City (66872)
$58,906 median income
- 66838
Burdick (66838)
$43,971 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 67449 ranks #3 of 5 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 67449, 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 (3,351 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 67449 in?
ZIP code 67449 (Herington) is located in Dickinson County, Kansas. Dickinson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dickinson-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 67449?
ZIP code 67449 in Herington, KS has a population of 3,351 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67449?
The median household income in ZIP 67449 is $69,357, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67449?
The median home value in ZIP 67449 is $97,800, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67449?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67449 is White at 89.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67449?
ZIP code 67449 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 489 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67449?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67449 are: Other services (except public administration) (12), Retail trade (10), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 67449?
In ZIP code 67449, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 67449?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 67449 is 27.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 67449?
In ZIP code 67449, approximately 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67449?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67449 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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