PlainZIP

Wakefield, KS · standard

ZIP Code 67487

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

1,422
6/sq mi
$67,813
Median income
$183,900
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wakefield pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67487 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 67487 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wakefield, Clay County, Kansas, home to just 1,422 residents across 249.5 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 67487 reports a modest median household income of $67,813 (6% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $36,888. Poverty here runs at 21.9%, with unemployment measured at 2.1%. Housing costs here run $183,900 for a typical home value (14% above the state average), with rent averaging $819 a month; 84.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 67487, Wakefield, 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

1,422

Population

249.5

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 67487 ranks nationally

Wakefield, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,813 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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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Pop: 261

Related Areas

Clay County Wakefield, KS Kansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.