PlainZIP

Buhler, KS · standard

ZIP Code 67522

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

2,049
13/sq mi
$72,622
Median income
$146,300
Median home value
27.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Buhler pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67522 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 67522 covers 160.1 square miles in Buhler, Reno County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,049 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 67522 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,622 (1% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $31,975. Poverty here runs at 3.2%, with unemployment measured at 1.3%. Housing costs here run $146,300 for a typical home value (10% below the state average), with rent averaging $917 a month; 78.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Reno County, so you can benchmark 67522 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 67522

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buhler, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67522.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 67522, Buhler, 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

2,049

Population

160.1

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 67522?

36.5

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$72,622

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$31,975

Per Capita Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 67522 ranks nationally

Buhler, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,622 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.0%

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

What does housing look like?

816

Total Housing Units

762

Occupied Units

54

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.9%
Renter 21.1%

$146,300

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$917

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+0.9%

YoY Change (2023)

215

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+115%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 67522 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +6.9% 153
2019 -2.1% 150
2020 +9.9% 165
2021 +0.9% 166
2023 – 215

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 67522, employing approximately 437 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,383,000.

46

Businesses

437

Employees

$19.4M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 17.4%
Retail trade 8 17.4%
Other services (except public administration) 7 15.2%
Health care and social assistance 4 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 4 8.7%
Wholesale trade 3 6.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.5%
Finance and insurance 3 6.5%

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 67522 vs 67546 →

ZIP 67522 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 67522 ranks #2 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 67522 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 67522 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
67546 Inman, KS 2,597 8.5 mi
67020 Burrton, KS 1,689 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Reno County

67501 standard
Hutchinson, KS
Pop: 27,212
67502 standard
Hutchinson, KS
Pop: 23,739
67505 standard
South Hutchinson, KS
Pop: 2,457
67543 standard
Haven, KS
Pop: 2,125
67561 standard
Nickerson, KS
Pop: 1,538
67570 standard
Pretty Prairie, KS
Pop: 1,338

Related Areas

Reno County Buhler, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 67522 in? ▼
ZIP code 67522 (Buhler) is located in Reno County, Kansas. Reno County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/reno-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 67522? ▼
ZIP code 67522 in Buhler, KS has a population of 2,049 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67522? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 67522 is $72,622, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67522? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 67522 is $146,300, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67522? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 67522 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67522? ▼
ZIP code 67522 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 437 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67522? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67522 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 67522? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 67522 increased by 0.9% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 67522? ▼
In ZIP code 67522, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% 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 67522? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 67522 is 21.7 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 67522? ▼
In ZIP code 67522, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67522? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67522 is 3.2% 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.