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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1514.7 square miles in Lakin, Kearny County, Kansas. The area is home to 2,878 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 67860 against Kansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 67860 sits at $88,264 (23% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $33,400. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $194,400 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $1,134 per month, and 81.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 67860 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 67860 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 67860
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67860.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 67860?
36.4
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
14.0%
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?
$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
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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
1,143
Total Housing Units
1,020
Occupied Units
123
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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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