ZIP Code 67579

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Source:

Sterling · Rice County · Kansas

Population
3,095

5/sq mi

Median income
$65,294

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$158,000

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
37.6%

Median age 33.9

Land area
584.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 67579 in Sterling, Kansas has a population of 3,095. The median household income is $65,294, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $158,000, 43% below the US average. 37.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 67579 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 584.0 square miles in Sterling, Rice County, Kansas. The area is home to 3,095 residents, producing a population density of 5 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 67579 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 67579 sits at $65,294 (9% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $34,462. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $158,000 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $693 per month, and 80.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 67579 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rice County, so you can benchmark 67579 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 67579

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67579.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 67579, Sterling, KS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,095

Population

584.0

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 67579?

33.9

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.1%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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?

$65,294

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$34,462

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,226

Total Housing Units

1,090

Occupied Units

136

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.6%
Renter 19.4%

$158,000

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$693

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 83 business establishments in ZIP 67579, employing approximately 1,078 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,010,000.

83

Businesses

1,078

Employees

$44.0M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 11 13.3%
Health care and social assistance 10 12.1%
Retail trade 8 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 9.6%
Wholesale trade 7 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 7 8.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6 7.2%
Finance and insurance 6 7.2%
Construction 5 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.6%

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 Code City Population Distance
67512 Alden, KS 234 7.0 mi
67561 Nickerson, KS 1,538 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 67579 in?
ZIP code 67579 (Sterling) is located in Rice County, Kansas. Rice County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rice-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 67579?
ZIP code 67579 in Sterling, KS has a population of 3,095 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67579?
The median household income in ZIP 67579 is $65,294, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67579?
The median home value in ZIP 67579 is $158,000, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67579?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67579 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67579?
ZIP code 67579 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 1,078 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67579?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67579 are: Other services (except public administration) (11), Health care and social assistance (10), Retail trade (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 67579?
In ZIP code 67579, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.6% 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 67579?
In ZIP code 67579, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67579?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67579 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Sterling, KS

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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