| ZIP Code | 67601 |
|---|---|
| City | Hays |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Ellis County |
| Area Code | 785 |
| Elevation | 2,002 ft |
| Latitude | 38.873553 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -99.34086 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 20051 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 17.4% ▲ 74% above avg |
| College Grads | 50.6% ▲ 30% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 37% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 54 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,535 (26.3%) |
| Some College | 1,392 (10.4%) |
| Associates | 1,653 (12.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,283 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,499 (41%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,480 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $221,400 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $902/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,168 |
| Vacant Units | 917 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,168 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 917 |
| Owner Occupied | 60.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 39.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
ZIP code 67601 is located in Hays, Kansas, within Ellis County. With a population of 24,279, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.6 years. Economically, 67601 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,480 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 67601 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $221,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $902 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 60.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 67601 is primarily White (87.24%). Residents are well-educated — 50.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.4%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 67601 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 67601 in Hays, KS is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 24,279 residents, a median household income of $58,480, and a median home value of $221,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kansas.