Sylvan Grove, KS · standard

ZIP Code 67481

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

590
1/sq mi
$55,685
Median income
$118,100
Median home value
28.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sylvan Grove pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67481 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 67481 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 491.7 square miles in Sylvan Grove, Lincoln County, Kansas. The area is home to 590 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 67481 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 67481 sits at $55,685 (23% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $33,231. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $118,100 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $646 per month, and 82.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 67481 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is 16 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 67481 sits relative to Kansas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →

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 67481, Sylvan Grove, 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

590

Population

491.7

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 67481?

49.2

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$55,685

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$33,231

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

16.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 67481 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$55,685 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.3%

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

What does housing look like?

451

Total Housing Units

311

Occupied Units

140

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.3%
Renter 17.7%

$118,100

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$646

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 67481, employing approximately 199 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,840,000.

15

Businesses

199

Employees

$6.8M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 33.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 67481 in?
ZIP code 67481 (Sylvan Grove) is located in Lincoln County, Kansas. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 67481?
ZIP code 67481 in Sylvan Grove, KS has a population of 590 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67481?
The median household income in ZIP 67481 is $55,685, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67481?
The median home value in ZIP 67481 is $118,100, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67481?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67481 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67481?
ZIP code 67481 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 199 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 67481?
In ZIP code 67481, 48.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.3% 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 67481?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 67481 is 16.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 67481?
In ZIP code 67481, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67481?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67481 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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