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 Low-density area
- $56,042
- Median income Below-median income area
- $45,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st 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 average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,228. Unemployment is 11.2%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $45,300 (72% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $704; owner occupancy is 81.0%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Russell County, so 67648 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 67648?
55.1
Median Age
58.9%
Male
41.1%
Female
1.1%
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?
$56,042
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$29,228
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 67648 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Lucas, 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)
$56,042 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
367housing units
367
Total Housing Units
273
Occupied Units
94
Vacant Units
1.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$45,300
Median Home Value
-72% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 67648 vs 67649 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67649 | Luray, KS | 297 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 67648, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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.
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