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Palco, KS · standard

ZIP Code 67657

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

429
1/sq mi
$67,292
Median income
$114,100
Median home value
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Palco pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67657 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 67657 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Palco, Rooks County, Kansas, home to just 429 residents across 357.5 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 67657 reports a modest median household income of $67,292 (6% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $31,600. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. Median home value sits at $114,100 (29% below the state average), median rent at $625 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Rooks County, letting you compare 67657 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 67657, Palco, 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

429

Population

357.5

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 67657?

41.5

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$67,292

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$31,600

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 67657 ranks nationally

Palco, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,292 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 51.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.8%

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

What does housing look like?

193

Total Housing Units

123

Occupied Units

70

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.9%
Renter 21.1%

$114,100

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$625

Median Rent

1948

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 67657, employing approximately 36 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,376,000.

7

Businesses

36

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 67657 vs 67632 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
67632 Damar, KS 227 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rooks County

67663 standard
Plainville, KS
Pop: 2,615
67669 standard
Stockton, KS
Pop: 1,725
67632 standard
Damar, KS
Pop: 227
67675 standard
Woodston, KS
Pop: 217

Related Areas

Rooks County Palco, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 67657 in? ▼
ZIP code 67657 (Palco) is located in Rooks County, Kansas. Rooks County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rooks-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 67657? ▼
ZIP code 67657 in Palco, KS has a population of 429 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67657? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 67657 is $67,292, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67657? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 67657 is $114,100, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67657? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 67657 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67657? ▼
ZIP code 67657 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 36 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 67657? ▼
In ZIP code 67657, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 67657? ▼
In ZIP code 67657, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67657? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67657 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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