| ZIP Code | 67579 |
|---|---|
| City | Sterling |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Rice County |
| Area Code | 620 |
| Elevation | 1,638 ft |
| Latitude | 38.188579 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -98.235601 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 20159 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.4 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 4.5% ▼ 55% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.6% ▲ 23% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.5% ▼ 70% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 473 (28.6%) |
| Some College | 148 (9%) |
| Associates | 240 (14.5%) |
| Bachelors | 176 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 610 (36.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,977 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $149,400 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $618/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,179 |
| Vacant Units | 147 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,179 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 147 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 67579 is located in Sterling, Kansas, within Rice County. With a population of 2,971, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.4 years. Economically, 67579 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,977 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 67579 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $149,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $618 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 67579 is primarily White (84.92%). Residents are well-educated — 47.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.5%. Household income has grown by 6% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 67579 stands at 1.5%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 67579 in Sterling, KS is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,971 residents, a median household income of $56,977, and a median home value of $149,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kansas.