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Lucas, KS · standard

ZIP Code 67648

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

549
1/sq mi
$56,042
Median income
$45,300
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67648 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 67648 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lucas, Russell County, Kansas, home to just 549 residents across 422.3 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 67648 reports a modest median household income of $56,042 (22% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $29,228. Poverty here runs at 14.4%, with unemployment measured at 11.2%. The typical home here is valued at $45,300 (72% below the state average); renters pay a median of $704 monthly, and 81.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.1, and the average commute is -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Russell County, so you can benchmark 67648 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 67648

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lucas, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67648.

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 67648, Lucas, 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

549

Population

422.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 67648?

55.1

Median Age

58.9%

Male

41.1%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$56,042

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$29,228

Per Capita Income

14.4%

Poverty Rate

11.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 67648 ranks nationally

Lucas, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,042 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 41.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

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

What does housing look like?

367

Total Housing Units

273

Occupied Units

94

Vacant Units

1.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$45,300

Median Home Value

-72% vs state

$704

Median Rent

1951

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 67648, employing approximately 253 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,901,000.

17

Businesses

253

Employees

$10.9M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 23.5%
Construction 3 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 3 17.6%

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
67649 Luray, KS 297 6.7 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 67648 in? ▼
ZIP code 67648 (Lucas) is located in Russell County, Kansas. Russell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/russell-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 67648? ▼
ZIP code 67648 in Lucas, KS has a population of 549 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67648? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 67648 is $56,042, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67648? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 67648 is $45,300, which is 84% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67648? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 67648 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67648? ▼
ZIP code 67648 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 253 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67648? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67648 are: Retail trade (4), Construction (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 67648? ▼
In ZIP code 67648, 41.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% 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 67648? ▼
In ZIP code 67648, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67648? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67648 is 14.4% 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.