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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
$64,783
Median income
$133,200
Median home value
10.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
21th 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.

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 Kansas average), while per-capita income is $29,707. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.1%. The typical home here is valued at $133,200 (18% below the state average); renters pay a median of $904 monthly, and 60.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 1 more sharing Seward County, letting you compare 67901 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 67901?

30.6

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

29.4%

Foreign-Born

White 32.6%
African American 3.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 35.2%
Hispanic or Latino 68.6%

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

$29,707

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

14.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 67901 ranks nationally

Liberal, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,783 38th percentile higher than 38% 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 41.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.8%

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

What does housing look like?

7,954

Total Housing Units

6,968

Occupied Units

986

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.9%
Renter 39.1%

$133,200

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$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

More ZIP Codes in Seward County

67859 standard
Kismet, KS
Pop: 735

Related Areas

Seward County Liberal, KS Kansas

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.

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