Scott City, KS · standard
ZIP Code 67871
Scott County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,973
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $68,339
- Median income Near-median income area
- $160,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 29.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Scott City pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67871 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 67871 (Scott City, KS) fell -6.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 244.0 in 2023 to 227.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 67871 covers 2162.2 square miles in Scott City, Scott County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,973 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 67871 reports a modest median household income of $68,339 (5% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,448. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.5% and unemployment is 2.7%. Median home value is $160,500 (1% below the average Kansas ZIP) and median rent is $669; 68.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Kansas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 67871.
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 67871
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scott City, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67871.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 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 67871, Scott 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
4,973
Population
2162.2
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 67871?
38.7
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
8.2%
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?
$68,339
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$39,448
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 67871 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Scott City, KS household income vs. every Kansas ZIP code
Median household income among 659 reporting Kansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$68,339 Top 48% higher than 52% of 659 Kansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kansas 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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,322housing units
2,322
Total Housing Units
2,277
Occupied Units
45
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,500
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$669
Median Rent
1959
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
-6.7%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 67871 have decreased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 171 |
| 2021 | +17.3% | 201 |
| 2022 | +7.1% | 215 |
| 2023 | +13.3% | 244 |
| 2024 | -6.7% | 228 |
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 207 business establishments in ZIP 67871, employing approximately 1,293 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,284,000.
207
Businesses
1,293
Employees
$63.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 15.5% |
| Construction | 20 | 9.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 8.7% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 7.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.9% |
| Information | 6 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.4% |
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 67871, 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 (4,973 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 67871 in?
ZIP code 67871 (Scott City) is located in Scott County, Kansas. Scott County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/scott-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 67871?
ZIP code 67871 in Scott City, KS has a population of 4,973 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67871?
The median household income in ZIP 67871 is $68,339, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67871?
The median home value in ZIP 67871 is $160,500, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67871?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67871 is White at 81.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67871?
ZIP code 67871 has 207 business establishments employing approximately 1,293 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67871?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67871 are: Other services (except public administration) (32), Construction (20), Wholesale trade (18). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 67871?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 67871 decreased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 67871?
In ZIP code 67871, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 67871?
In ZIP code 67871, approximately 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67871?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67871 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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