Garden City, KS · standard
ZIP Code 67846
Finney County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,696
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,218
- Median income Near-median income area
- $196,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Garden City pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67846 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 67846 (Garden City, KS) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 239.1 in 2023 to 246.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 67846 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas, with 33,696 residents across 2067.2 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 67846 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,218 (2% above the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,827. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $196,100 (21% above the average Kansas ZIP), while 63.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,051.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is 14 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Kansas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 67846.
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 67846
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Garden City, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67846.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
157 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
110 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
97 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
93 establishments
- Construction
Construction
92 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 67846, Garden City, 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
33,696
Population
2067.2
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 67846?
32.2
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
25.8%
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?
$73,218
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$32,827
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
14.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 67846 ranks nationally
Garden City, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$73,218 Top 48% higher than 52% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,283housing units
13,283
Total Housing Units
12,228
Occupied Units
1,055
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$196,100
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,051
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
247
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+147%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 67846 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 184 |
| 2021 | +9.0% | 200 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 232 |
| 2023 | +3.0% | 239 |
| 2024 | +3.3% | 247 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 987 business establishments in ZIP 67846, employing approximately 11,043 people with a combined annual payroll of $495,358,000.
987
Businesses
11,043
Employees
$495.4M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 157 | 15.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 110 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 97 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 93 | 9.4% |
| Construction | 92 | 9.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 88 | 8.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 78 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 59 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 49 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 46 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 2.5% |
| Information | 14 | 1.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 12 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 7 | 0.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 0.6% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 67846, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (33,696 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 67846 in?
ZIP code 67846 (Garden City) is located in Finney County, Kansas. Finney County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/finney-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 67846?
ZIP code 67846 in Garden City, KS has a population of 33,696 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67846?
The median household income in ZIP 67846 is $73,218, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67846?
The median home value in ZIP 67846 is $196,100, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67846?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67846 is White at 47.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 55.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67846?
ZIP code 67846 has 987 business establishments employing approximately 11,043 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67846?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67846 are: Retail trade (157), Other services (except public administration) (110), Health care and social assistance (97). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 67846?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 67846 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 67846?
In ZIP code 67846, 42.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% 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 67846?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 67846 is 14.3 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 67846?
In ZIP code 67846, approximately 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67846?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67846 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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