Ashland, KS · standard

ZIP Code 67831

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

1,117
1/sq mi
$63,846
Median income
$72,900
Median home value
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67831 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 67831 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1015.5 square miles in Ashland, Clark County, Kansas. The area is home to 1,117 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 67831 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 67831 sits at $63,846 (11% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $36,836. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $72,900 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $765 per month, and 68.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 67831 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 13 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 67831 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 67831

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67831.

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 67831, Ashland, 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

1,117

Population

1015.5

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 67831?

47.3

Median Age

44.2%

Male

55.8%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 85.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$63,846

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$36,836

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

13.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 67831 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,846 36th percentile higher than 36% 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 56.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%

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

What does housing look like?

568

Total Housing Units

424

Occupied Units

144

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.9%
Renter 31.1%

$72,900

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$765

Median Rent

1943

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 67831, employing approximately 261 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,628,000.

44

Businesses

261

Employees

$11.6M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 15.9%
Finance and insurance 5 11.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 11.4%
Health care and social assistance 5 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 5 11.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 6.8%

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 67831 in?
ZIP code 67831 (Ashland) is located in Clark County, Kansas. Clark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clark-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 67831?
ZIP code 67831 in Ashland, KS has a population of 1,117 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67831?
The median household income in ZIP 67831 is $63,846, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67831?
The median home value in ZIP 67831 is $72,900, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67831?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67831 is White at 85.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67831?
ZIP code 67831 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 261 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67831?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67831 are: Retail trade (7), Finance and insurance (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 67831?
In ZIP code 67831, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% 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 67831?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 67831 is 13.2 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 67831?
In ZIP code 67831, approximately 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67831?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67831 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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