La Crosse, KS · standard
ZIP Code 67548
Rush County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,467
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $55,313
- Median income Below-median income area
- $85,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
La Crosse pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67548 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 67548 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in La Crosse, Rush County, Kansas, home to just 1,467 residents across 293.4 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 67548 reports a modest median household income of $55,313 (23% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,058. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $85,000 (47% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $717; owner occupancy is 69.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rush County, so 67548 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 67548
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Crosse, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67548.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 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 67548, La Crosse, 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
1,467
Population
293.4
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 67548?
46.3
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
1.7%
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?
$55,313
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$42,058
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 67548 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
La Crosse, 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)
$55,313 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
713housing units
713
Total Housing Units
636
Occupied Units
77
Vacant Units
1.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$85,000
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$717
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 63 business establishments in ZIP 67548, employing approximately 499 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,692,000.
63
Businesses
499
Employees
$21.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 17.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 5 | 7.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 7.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 67548 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 67548
La Crosse (67548)
1,467 residents
- 67667 204
Schoenchen (67667)
204 residents
- 67553 114
Liebenthal (67553)
114 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 67548 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 67548 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 67667
Schoenchen (67667)
$63,750 median income
- 67548
La Crosse (67548)
$55,313 median income
- 67553
Liebenthal (67553)
$51,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 67548 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 67548, 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 (1,467 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 67548 in?
ZIP code 67548 (La Crosse) is located in Rush County, Kansas. Rush County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rush-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 67548?
ZIP code 67548 in La Crosse, KS has a population of 1,467 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67548?
The median household income in ZIP 67548 is $55,313, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67548?
The median home value in ZIP 67548 is $85,000, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67548?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67548 is White at 83.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67548?
ZIP code 67548 has 63 business establishments employing approximately 499 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67548?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67548 are: Retail trade (11), Health care and social assistance (9), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 67548?
In ZIP code 67548, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% 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 67548?
In ZIP code 67548, approximately 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67548?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67548 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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