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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
$57,434
Median income
$95,000
Median home value
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Kansas average), while per-capita income is $27,514. Poverty here runs at 8.5%, with unemployment measured at 3.6%. The typical home here is valued at $95,000 (41% below the state average); renters pay a median of $794 monthly, and 73.6% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Reno County, letting you compare 67561 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 67561

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nickerson, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67561.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 67561?

35.6

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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

$27,514

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 67561 ranks nationally

Nickerson, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,434 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%

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

What does housing look like?

694

Total Housing Units

609

Occupied Units

85

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.6%
Renter 26.4%

$95,000

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 67561 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 67561 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 67561 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
67579 Sterling, KS 3,095 8.6 mi
67510 Abbyville, KS 281 9.6 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
67522 standard
Buhler, KS
Pop: 2,049
67570 standard
Pretty Prairie, KS
Pop: 1,338

Related Areas

Reno County Nickerson, KS Kansas

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.

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