Hays, KS · standard
ZIP Code 67601
Ellis County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,797
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,417
- Median income Below-median income area
- $227,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 41.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hays pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67601 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 67601 (Hays, KS) rose +1.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 225.9 in 2023 to 229.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 67601 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hays, Ellis County, Kansas, with 23,797 residents across 999.9 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 67601 reports a modest median household income of $61,417 (15% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,672. The poverty rate is 18.5%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $227,300 (40% above the average Kansas ZIP), while 61.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $938.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, and the average commute is 12 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Kansas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 67601.
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 67601
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hays, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67601.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
147 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
111 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
107 establishments
- Construction
Construction
102 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
84 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 67601, Hays, 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
23,797
Population
999.9
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 67601?
32.4
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
2.7%
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?
$61,417
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$34,672
Per Capita Income
18.5%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
12.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 67601 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Hays, 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)
$61,417 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
11,176housing units
11,176
Total Housing Units
10,335
Occupied Units
841
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$227,300
Median Home Value
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$938
Median Rent
1973
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
+1.5%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 67601 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 176 |
| 2021 | +7.0% | 188 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 210 |
| 2023 | +7.6% | 226 |
| 2024 | +1.5% | 229 |
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 997 business establishments in ZIP 67601, employing approximately 12,173 people with a combined annual payroll of $564,113,000.
997
Businesses
12,173
Employees
$564.1M
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 147 | 14.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 111 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 107 | 10.7% |
| Construction | 102 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 84 | 8.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 67 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 61 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 61 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 54 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 53 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 42 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 3.6% |
| Information | 22 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.4% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
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 67601, 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 (23,797 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 67601 in?
ZIP code 67601 (Hays) is located in Ellis County, Kansas. Ellis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ellis-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 67601?
ZIP code 67601 in Hays, KS has a population of 23,797 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67601?
The median household income in ZIP 67601 is $61,417, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67601?
The median home value in ZIP 67601 is $227,300, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67601?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67601 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67601?
ZIP code 67601 has 997 business establishments employing approximately 12,173 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67601?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67601 are: Retail trade (147), Health care and social assistance (111), Accommodation and food services (107). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 67601?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 67601 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 67601?
In ZIP code 67601, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.1% 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 67601?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 67601 is 12.0 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 67601?
In ZIP code 67601, approximately 61.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67601?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67601 is 18.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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