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Lakin, KS · standard

ZIP Code 67860

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

2,878
2/sq mi
$88,264
Median income
$194,400
Median home value
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lakin pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
42th 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 67860 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 67860 covers 1514.7 square miles in Lakin, Kearny County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,878 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 67860 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,264 (23% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $33,400. Poverty here runs at 2.7%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. The typical home here is valued at $194,400 (20% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,134 monthly, and 81.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is -. The state and national benchmarks above give 67860's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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 67860

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lakin, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67860.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 67860, Lakin, 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

2,878

Population

1514.7

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 67860?

36.4

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

14.0%

Foreign-Born

White 65.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 36.5%

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?

$88,264

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$33,400

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 67860 ranks nationally

Lakin, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,264 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 15.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,143

Total Housing Units

1,020

Occupied Units

123

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.8%
Renter 18.2%

$194,400

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$1,134

Median Rent

1971

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)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 67860 have decreased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +1.8% 140
2020 +1.5% 143
2021 +18.2% 168
2022 -3.3% 163
2024 – 200

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 70 business establishments in ZIP 67860, employing approximately 657 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,874,000.

70

Businesses

657

Employees

$34.9M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 10 14.3%
Retail trade 9 12.9%
Finance and insurance 8 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 8 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 7 10.0%
Construction 6 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 5 7.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.3%

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 67860 in? ▼
ZIP code 67860 (Lakin) is located in Kearny County, Kansas. Kearny County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kearny-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 67860? ▼
ZIP code 67860 in Lakin, KS has a population of 2,878 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67860? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 67860 is $88,264, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67860? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 67860 is $194,400, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67860? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 67860 is White at 65.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67860? ▼
ZIP code 67860 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 657 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67860? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67860 are: Transportation and warehousing (10), Retail trade (9), Finance and insurance (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 67860? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 67860 decreased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 67860? ▼
In ZIP code 67860, 48.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 67860? ▼
In ZIP code 67860, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67860? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67860 is 2.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.