67838 ZIP Code — Deerfield, KS

Kearny County, Kansas

ZIP code 67838 is located in Deerfield, Kansas, within Kearny County. It covers approximately 79.06 square miles and serves a population of 1,048 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.

About ZIP code 67838

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $81,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $72,321. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 67838 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,048
population
79.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
67838 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 67838

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City Status
Deerfield Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
67851 Holcomb (9.9 mi) 67860 Lakin (10.4 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,048
Population density 13 / sq mi
State FIPS 20
County FIPS 093
Geography
Land area 79.06 sq mi
Water area 0.04 sq mi
Latitude 38.1099
Longitude -101.1852
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 620
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.2% 57.2% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 39.5% 23.8% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 18.0% 17.6% 21.0%
Over $200k 0.3% 1.5% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,048
Population
13
People per sq mi
28.5
Median age
$72,321
Median household income
$23,583
Per capita income
$81,400
Median home value
$655
Median monthly rent
74.0%
Home ownership
17.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
269
Housing units
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
41
Under 5
44
56
5–9
61
48
10–14
52
42
15–19
45
50
20–24
55
43
25–34
47
36
35–44
39
97
45–54
106
22
55–59
23
17
60–64
19
28
65–74
31
15
75–84
16
7
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1834532.9%
18 and over70367.1%
65 and over10510.0%
Median age28.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Other race 7.3%
Two or more races 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
GroupCount%
White92479%
Hispanic or Latino12110.4%
Other race857.3%
Two or more races363.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.2% 57.2% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 39.5% 23.8% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 18.0% 17.6% 21.0%
Over $200k 0.3% 1.5% 5.7%
Under $10k 1.4%
$10k–$15k 9.3%
$15k–$25k 7.3%
$25k–$35k 8.3%
$35k–$50k 5.5%
$50k–$75k 30.1%
$75k–$100k 11.4%
$100k–$150k 15.2%
$150k–$200k 10.0%
$200k+ 1.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.4%
$10k–$15k9.3%
$15k–$25k7.3%
$25k–$35k8.3%
$35k–$50k5.5%
$50k–$75k30.1%
$75k–$100k11.4%
$100k–$150k15.2%
$150k–$200k10.0%
$200k+1.4%
Median income$72,321

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.6%
$50k–$100k 21.5%
$100k–$150k 12.1%
$150k–$200k 6.5%
$200k–$300k 13.1%
$300k–$500k 12.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$81,400
Median rent / month$655
Owner occupied74.0%
Renter occupied26.0%
Vacant16.0%
Single-family detached61.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes28.8%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)3.56

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.6%
2000–20092.6%
1990–19999.0%
1980–198918.3%
1970–197930.2%
1960–19696.7%
1950–195911.6%
1940–19494.4%
1939 or earlier14.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom6.4%
2 bedrooms27.9%
3 bedrooms48.3%
4 bedrooms14.2%
5+ bedrooms3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.2%
1 vehicle22.1%
2 vehicles34.3%
3 or more38.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas78.5%
Electricity17.3%
Propane / LP gas3.8%
Wood0.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family20169.6%
Cohabiting couple82.8%
Male householder, no spouse113.8%
Female householder, no spouse6923.9%
Households with children under 1813647.1%
Households with seniors (65+)7425.6%
Average household size3.63

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.5%34.4%
Married65.7%51.4%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%5.4%
Divorced4.7%8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.5%
Some HS, no diploma 12.3%
HS graduate 25.8%
Some college, no degree 21.3%
Associate's degree 8.8%
Bachelor's degree 9.9%
Graduate / professional 9.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher75.3%
Bachelor's or higher19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool206.0%
Kindergarten236.9%
Elementary school17452.4%
High school8926.8%
College / grad school267.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 30.1%
Education & healthcare 20.2%
Retail trade 8.8%
Construction 8.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%
Transportation & utilities 5.4%
Wholesale trade 4.8%
Manufacturing 4.0%
Public administration 3.8%
Other services 3.2%
Professional & management 2.6%
Finance & real estate 2.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.1%
Service15.0%
Sales & office8.2%
Natural resources & construction34.7%
Production & transportation15.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector73.5%
Government18.2%
Self-employed8.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.6%
Carpool10.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.5%
Work from home6.5%
Other means0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)16.9

Poverty

All people 17.2%
Under 18 years 19.4%
18 and over 16.1%
Married-couple families 5.5%
Female-led households 55.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security33.2%
Retirement income11.8%
Supplemental Security5.5%
Cash public assistance1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP10.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.8%
High blood pressure34.4%
High cholesterol34.1%
Diabetes13.0%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis23.3%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease7.3%
Cancer5.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.9%
Binge drinking16.9%
No physical activity30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.7%
Depression19.6%
Fair or poor health19.2%
Poor mental health15.2%
Poor physical health12.0%
No health insurance25.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.5%
Visited dentist57.3%
Cholesterol screening85.6%
Teeth loss18.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans162.3%
Disability%
Any disability13.2%
Under 186.4%
18–64 years11.4%
65 and over45.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance63.5%
Public insurance35.7%
No insurance9.7%
Uninsured under 193.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only96391.9%
Spanish18218.9%
Other Indo-European18218.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)85481.5%
Born in same state83379.5%
Born in different state62960.0%
Foreign born212.0%
Naturalized citizen19418.5%
Not a US citizen6533.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French10810.3%
Italian656.2%
English282.7%
German242.3%
AncestryCount%
Arab171.6%
Irish101%
Dutch50.5%
Norwegian40.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access27.6%
Internet access90.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67838

What city is ZIP code 67838 in?

ZIP code 67838 is primarily assigned to Deerfield, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67838 in?

ZIP code 67838 falls within Kearny County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 67838 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 67838 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67838?

17% of residents in ZIP code 67838 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 67838?

The median home value in ZIP code 67838 is $81,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 67838?

ZIP code 67838 has an estimated population of 1,048 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 67838 in?

ZIP code 67838 observes the CST timezone.

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