Hill City, KS · standard

ZIP Code 67642

Graham County, Kansas — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,729
3/sq mi
$49,896
Median income
$98,500
Median home value
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hill City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67642 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 67642 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 596.2 square miles in Hill City, Graham County, Kansas. The area is home to 1,729 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 67642 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 67642 sits at $49,896 (31% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $33,224. The poverty rate stands at 15.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $98,500 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $735 per month, and 72.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 67642 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 67642 sits relative to Kansas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 67642

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67642.

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 67642, Hill City, 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

1,729

Population

596.2

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 67642?

43.1

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$49,896

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$33,224

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 67642 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,896 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%

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

What does housing look like?

911

Total Housing Units

842

Occupied Units

69

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%

$98,500

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$735

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 74 business establishments in ZIP 67642, employing approximately 553 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,704,000.

74

Businesses

553

Employees

$21.7M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 16 21.6%
Retail trade 13 17.6%
Construction 8 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 7 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 6 8.1%
Wholesale trade 4 5.4%
Finance and insurance 4 5.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 67642 in?
ZIP code 67642 (Hill City) is located in Graham County, Kansas. Graham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/graham-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 67642?
ZIP code 67642 in Hill City, KS has a population of 1,729 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67642?
The median household income in ZIP 67642 is $49,896, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67642?
The median home value in ZIP 67642 is $98,500, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67642?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67642 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67642?
ZIP code 67642 has 74 business establishments employing approximately 553 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67642?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67642 are: Other services (except public administration) (16), Retail trade (13), Construction (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 67642?
In ZIP code 67642, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% 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 67642?
In ZIP code 67642, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67642?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67642 is 15.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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