Kismet, KS · standard

ZIP Code 67859

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

735
2/sq mi
$59,500
Median income
$138,900
Median home value
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67859 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 67859 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 459.4 square miles in Kismet, Seward County, Kansas. The area is home to 735 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 67859 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 67859 sits at $59,500 (17% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $35,747. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $138,900 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $932 per month, and 81.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 67859 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Seward County, so you can benchmark 67859 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

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 67859, Kismet, 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

735

Population

459.4

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 67859?

44.6

Median Age

43.4%

Male

56.6%

Female

17.6%

Foreign-Born

White 77.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%

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?

$59,500

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$35,747

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 67859 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,500 28th percentile higher than 28% 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 48.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

What does housing look like?

284

Total Housing Units

232

Occupied Units

52

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$138,900

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$932

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 67859, employing approximately 39 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,083,000.

11

Businesses

39

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 4 36.4%

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 67859 in?
ZIP code 67859 (Kismet) is located in Seward County, Kansas. Seward County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/seward-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 67859?
ZIP code 67859 in Kismet, KS has a population of 735 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67859?
The median household income in ZIP 67859 is $59,500, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67859?
The median home value in ZIP 67859 is $138,900, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67859?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67859 is White at 77.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67859?
ZIP code 67859 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 39 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 67859?
In ZIP code 67859, 48.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 67859?
In ZIP code 67859, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67859?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67859 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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