Little River, KS · standard
ZIP Code 67457
Rice County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 878
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $89,167
- Median income Above-median income area
- $141,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Little River pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67457 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 67457 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Little River, Rice County, Kansas, home to just 878 residents across 237.3 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 67457 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,167 (24% above the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,538. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.4% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $141,400 (13% below the average Kansas ZIP) and median rent is $717; 85.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rice County, so 67457 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 67457
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Little River, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67457.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 67457, Little River, 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
878
Population
237.3
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 67457?
43.8
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
1.1%
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?
$89,167
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$37,538
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 67457 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Little River, 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)
$89,167 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
257housing units
257
Total Housing Units
220
Occupied Units
37
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$141,400
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$717
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 67457, employing approximately 113 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,668,000.
22
Businesses
113
Employees
$4.7M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 22.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 13.6% |
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 67457 vs 67491 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67491 | Windom, KS | 399 | 4.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 67457, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 67457 in?
ZIP code 67457 (Little River) is located in Rice County, Kansas. Rice County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rice-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 67457?
ZIP code 67457 in Little River, KS has a population of 878 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67457?
The median household income in ZIP 67457 is $89,167, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67457?
The median home value in ZIP 67457 is $141,400, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67457?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67457 is White at 97.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67457?
ZIP code 67457 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 113 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67457?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67457 are: Construction (5), Wholesale trade (3), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 67457?
In ZIP code 67457, 50.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 67457?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 67457 is 27.8 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 67457?
In ZIP code 67457, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67457?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67457 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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