Oberlin, KS · standard

ZIP Code 67749

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

2,317
2/sq mi
$54,000
Median income
$90,100
Median home value
28.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67749 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 67749 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1219.5 square miles in Oberlin, Decatur County, Kansas. The area is home to 2,317 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 67749 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 67749 sits at $54,000 (25% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $34,563. The poverty rate stands at 13.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $90,100 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $676 per month, and 72.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 67749 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is 17 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 67749 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 67749

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67749.

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 67749, Oberlin, 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

2,317

Population

1219.5

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 67749?

48.1

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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?

$54,000

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$34,563

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

16.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 67749 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,000 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,299

Total Housing Units

1,060

Occupied Units

239

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.9%
Renter 27.1%

$90,100

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$676

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 81 business establishments in ZIP 67749, employing approximately 516 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,934,000.

81

Businesses

516

Employees

$17.9M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 14 17.3%
Other services (except public administration) 11 13.6%
Wholesale trade 9 11.1%
Construction 7 8.6%
Finance and insurance 7 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 6 7.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.9%
Health care and social assistance 4 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.7%

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 67749 in?
ZIP code 67749 (Oberlin) is located in Decatur County, Kansas. Decatur County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/decatur-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 67749?
ZIP code 67749 in Oberlin, KS has a population of 2,317 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67749?
The median household income in ZIP 67749 is $54,000, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67749?
The median home value in ZIP 67749 is $90,100, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67749?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67749 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67749?
ZIP code 67749 has 81 business establishments employing approximately 516 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67749?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67749 are: Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (11), Wholesale trade (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 67749?
In ZIP code 67749, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.7% 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 67749?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 67749 is 16.7 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 67749?
In ZIP code 67749, approximately 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67749?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67749 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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