| ZIP Code | 67017 |
|---|---|
| City | Benton |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Butler County |
| Area Code | 316 |
| Elevation | 1,288 ft |
| Latitude | 37.827762 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.111646 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 20015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.8 yrs ↓ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.66 |
| Below Poverty | 5.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.7% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.4% ▼ 91% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 44 (3.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 215 (15.6%) |
| Some College | 339 (24.5%) |
| Associates | 179 (13%) |
| Bachelors | 140 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 464 (33.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,375 ▲ 17% above avg ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $235,400 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,049/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 850 |
| Vacant Units | 77 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 850 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 77 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
ZIP code 67017 is located in Benton, Kansas, within Butler County. With a population of 2,058, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.8 years. Economically, 67017 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,375 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 67017 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $235,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,049 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 14% since 2019.
The population of 67017 is primarily White (82.22%). Residents are well-educated — 43.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.9%. Household income has declined by 2% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 67017 stands at 0.4%, which is well below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 67017 in Benton, KS is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,058 residents, a median household income of $89,375, and a median home value of $235,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kansas.