Great Bend, KS · standard
ZIP Code 67530
Barton County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,699
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,780
- Median income Below-median income area
- $137,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Great Bend pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67530 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 67530 (Great Bend, KS) rose +9.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 189.6 in 2023 to 207.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 67530 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Great Bend, Barton County, Kansas, home to 19,699 residents across 635.5 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 67530 reports a modest median household income of $58,780 (18% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,359. The poverty rate is 15.5%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $137,600 (15% below the average Kansas ZIP) and median rent is $766; 60.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 14 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Kansas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 67530.
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 67530
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Great Bend, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67530.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
81 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
77 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
75 establishments
- Construction
Construction
63 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
55 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 67530, Great Bend, 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
19,699
Population
635.5
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 67530?
38.2
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
6.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$58,780
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$34,359
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
14.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 67530 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Great Bend, KS household income vs. every Kansas ZIP code
Median household income among 659 reporting Kansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$58,780 30th percentile higher than 30% of 659 Kansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,686housing units
8,686
Total Housing Units
7,337
Occupied Units
1,349
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$137,600
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$766
Median Rent
1962
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
+9.2%
YoY Change (2024)
207
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+107%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 67530 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 155 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 168 |
| 2022 | +12.0% | 188 |
| 2023 | +0.6% | 190 |
| 2024 | +9.2% | 207 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 663 business establishments in ZIP 67530, employing approximately 7,882 people with a combined annual payroll of $387,477,000.
663
Businesses
7,882
Employees
$387.5M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 81 | 12.2% |
| Retail trade | 77 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 75 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 63 | 9.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 55 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 50 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 49 | 7.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 5.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 29 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 2.3% |
| Information | 11 | 1.7% |
| Utilities | 8 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 67530, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (19,699 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 67530 in?
ZIP code 67530 (Great Bend) is located in Barton County, Kansas. Barton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/barton-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 67530?
ZIP code 67530 in Great Bend, KS has a population of 19,699 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67530?
The median household income in ZIP 67530 is $58,780, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67530?
The median home value in ZIP 67530 is $137,600, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67530?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67530 is White at 76.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67530?
ZIP code 67530 has 663 business establishments employing approximately 7,882 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67530?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67530 are: Health care and social assistance (81), Retail trade (77), Other services (except public administration) (75). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 67530?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 67530 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 67530?
In ZIP code 67530, 47.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 67530?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 67530 is 14.0 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 67530?
In ZIP code 67530, approximately 60.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67530?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67530 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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