Liberal, KS · standard
ZIP Code 67901
Seward County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,073
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,783
- Median income Near-median income area
- $133,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Liberal pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 67901 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 67901 (Liberal, KS) fell -4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 195.2 in 2023 to 186.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 67901 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Liberal, Seward County, Kansas, with 22,073 residents across 897.3 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 67901 reports a modest median household income of $64,783 (10% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,707. The poverty rate is 12.3%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $133,200 (18% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $904; owner occupancy is 60.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.6, and the average commute is 14 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Seward County, so 67901 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 67901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Liberal, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 67901.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
86 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
69 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
56 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
45 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 67901, Liberal, 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
22,073
Population
897.3
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 67901?
30.6
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
29.4%
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?
$64,783
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$29,707
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
14.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 67901 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Liberal, 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)
$64,783 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
7,954housing units
7,954
Total Housing Units
6,968
Occupied Units
986
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$133,200
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$904
Median Rent
1974
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
-4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
187
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+87%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 67901 have decreased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.6% | 149 |
| 2021 | +6.9% | 160 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 180 |
| 2023 | +8.2% | 195 |
| 2024 | -4.5% | 187 |
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 524 business establishments in ZIP 67901, employing approximately 8,989 people with a combined annual payroll of $501,540,000.
524
Businesses
8,989
Employees
$501.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 86 | 16.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 69 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 57 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 56 | 10.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 45 | 8.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 34 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 6.3% |
| Construction | 32 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 4.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 19 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 2.5% |
| Information | 11 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 67901 vs 67859 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67859 | Kismet, KS | 735 | 11.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 67901, 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 (22,073 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 67901 in?
ZIP code 67901 (Liberal) 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 67901?
ZIP code 67901 in Liberal, KS has a population of 22,073 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 67901?
The median household income in ZIP 67901 is $64,783, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 67901?
The median home value in ZIP 67901 is $133,200, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 67901?
The largest racial group in ZIP 67901 is Two or More Ethnicities at 35.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 68.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 67901?
ZIP code 67901 has 524 business establishments employing approximately 8,989 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 67901?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 67901 are: Retail trade (86), Health care and social assistance (69), Accommodation and food services (57). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 67901?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 67901 decreased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 67901?
In ZIP code 67901, 41.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 67901?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 67901 is 14.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 67901?
In ZIP code 67901, approximately 60.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67901?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 67901 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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