Lorraine, KS · standard

ZIP Code 67459

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

251
1/sq mi
$48,100
Median home value
6.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lorraine pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67459 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 67459 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lorraine, Ellsworth County, Kansas, home to just 251 residents across 179.3 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 67459, but per-capita income is $24,953. 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 21.6%. The typical home here is valued at $48,100 (70% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 87.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Ellsworth County, letting you compare 67459 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 67459, Lorraine, 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

251

Population

179.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 67459?

39.3

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 86.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$24,953

Per Capita Income

29.2%

Poverty Rate

21.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.0%

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

What does housing look like?

94

Total Housing Units

87

Occupied Units

7

Vacant Units

3.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.4%
Renter 12.6%

$48,100

Median Home Value

-70% vs state

1952

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 67459, employing approximately 97 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,573,000.

8

Businesses

97

Employees

$3.6M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 67459 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 67459 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
67450 Holyrood, KS 555 6.1 mi
67427 Bushton, KS 408 8.3 mi
67439 Ellsworth, KS 3,674 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ellsworth County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 67459 in?
ZIP code 67459 (Lorraine) is located in Ellsworth County, Kansas. Ellsworth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ellsworth-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 67459?
ZIP code 67459 in Lorraine, KS has a population of 251 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67459?
The median home value in ZIP 67459 is $48,100, which is 83% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67459?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67459 is White at 86.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67459?
ZIP code 67459 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 97 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 67459?
In ZIP code 67459, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.0% 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 67459?
In ZIP code 67459, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67459?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67459 is 29.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.