Nickerson, KS · standard
ZIP Code 67561
Reno County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,538
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $57,434
- Median income Below-median income area
- $95,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nickerson pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67561 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 67561 covers 169.0 square miles in Nickerson, Reno County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,538 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 67561 reports a modest median household income of $57,434 (20% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,514. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $95,000 (41% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $794; owner occupancy is 73.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Reno County, so 67561 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 67561
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nickerson, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67561.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 67561, Nickerson, 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
1,538
Population
169.0
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 67561?
35.6
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
0.4%
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?
$57,434
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$27,514
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 67561 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Nickerson, 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)
$57,434 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
694housing units
694
Total Housing Units
609
Occupied Units
85
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$95,000
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$794
Median Rent
1941
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
+1.4%
YoY Change (2021)
104
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+4%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 67561 have increased 1.4% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +4% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | – | 108 |
| 2016 | -10.0% | 97 |
| 2018 | – | 102 |
| 2020 | – | 103 |
| 2021 | +1.4% | 104 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 67561, employing approximately 102 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,191,000.
26
Businesses
102
Employees
$4.2M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 26.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 11.5% |
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 67561 vs 67579 →
ZIP 67561 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 67579
Sterling (67579)
3,095 residents
- 67561
Nickerson (67561)
1,538 residents
- 67510 281
Abbyville (67510)
281 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 67561 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 67561 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 67510
Abbyville (67510)
$87,750 median income
- 67579
Sterling (67579)
$65,294 median income
- 67561
Nickerson (67561)
$57,434 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 67561 ranks #3 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 67561, 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 (1,538 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 67561 in?
ZIP code 67561 (Nickerson) 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 67561?
ZIP code 67561 in Nickerson, KS has a population of 1,538 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67561?
The median household income in ZIP 67561 is $57,434, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67561?
The median home value in ZIP 67561 is $95,000, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67561?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67561 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67561?
ZIP code 67561 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 102 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67561?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67561 are: Construction (7), Wholesale trade (4), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 67561?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 67561 increased by 1.4% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 4%. 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 67561?
In ZIP code 67561, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% 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 67561?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 67561 is 26.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 67561?
In ZIP code 67561, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67561?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67561 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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