ZIP Code 67487

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Wakefield · Clay County · Kansas

Population
1,422

6/sq mi

Median income
$67,813

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$183,900

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.5%

Median age 41.9

Land area
249.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 67487 in Wakefield, Kansas has a population of 1,422. The median household income is $67,813, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $183,900, 34% below the US average. 21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 67487 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 249.5 square miles in Wakefield, Clay County, Kansas. The area is home to 1,422 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 67487 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 67487 sits at $67,813 (6% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $36,888. The poverty rate stands at 21.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $183,900 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $819 per month, and 84.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 67487 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 67487 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 67487, Wakefield, 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

1,422

Population

249.5

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 67487?

41.9

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 85.9%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

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?

$67,813

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$36,888

Per Capita Income

21.9%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

694

Total Housing Units

638

Occupied Units

56

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.5%
Renter 15.5%

$183,900

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$819

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 67487, employing approximately 83 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,998,000.

16

Businesses

83

Employees

$4.0M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 18.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 18.8%

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 67487 in?
ZIP code 67487 (Wakefield) is located in Clay County, Kansas. Clay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clay-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 67487?
ZIP code 67487 in Wakefield, KS has a population of 1,422 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67487?
The median household income in ZIP 67487 is $67,813, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67487?
The median home value in ZIP 67487 is $183,900, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67487?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67487 is White at 85.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67487?
ZIP code 67487 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 83 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 67487?
In ZIP code 67487, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 67487?
In ZIP code 67487, approximately 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67487?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67487 is 21.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Wakefield, KS

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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