Plains, KS · standard

ZIP Code 67869

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

1,492
2/sq mi
$72,760
Median income
$155,200
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67869 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 67869 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 828.9 square miles in Plains, Meade County, Kansas. The area is home to 1,492 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 67869 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 67869 sits at $72,760 (1% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $32,276. The poverty rate stands at 16.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $155,200 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $780 per month, and 75.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 67869 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.2, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 67869 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 67869

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67869.

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 67869, Plains, 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

1,492

Population

828.9

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 67869?

28.2

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

19.4%

Foreign-Born

White 62.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%

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?

$72,760

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$32,276

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 67869 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,760 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 48.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

556

Total Housing Units

441

Occupied Units

115

Vacant Units

3.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.1%
Renter 24.9%

$155,200

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$780

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 67869, employing approximately 273 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,092,000.

34

Businesses

273

Employees

$15.1M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 7 20.6%
Other services (except public administration) 6 17.6%
Retail trade 4 11.8%
Construction 3 8.8%
Manufacturing 3 8.8%

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 67869 in?
ZIP code 67869 (Plains) is located in Meade County, Kansas. Meade County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/meade-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 67869?
ZIP code 67869 in Plains, KS has a population of 1,492 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67869?
The median household income in ZIP 67869 is $72,760, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67869?
The median home value in ZIP 67869 is $155,200, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67869?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67869 is White at 62.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67869?
ZIP code 67869 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 273 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67869?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67869 are: Wholesale trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 67869?
In ZIP code 67869, 48.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 67869?
In ZIP code 67869, approximately 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67869?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67869 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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