67860 ZIP Code — Lakin, KS

Kearny County, Kansas

ZIP code 67860 is located in Lakin, Kansas, within Kearny County. It covers approximately 555.44 square miles and serves a population of 2,733 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.

About ZIP code 67860

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $65,486. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 67860 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,733

population

555.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

67860 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 67860

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 67860. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lakin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

67838 Deerfield (10.4 mi) 67857 Kendall (15.6 mi) 67851 Holcomb (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,733
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	555.44 sq mi
Water area	0.37 sq mi
Latitude	38.0001
Longitude	-101.3161
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	62.3%	57.2%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	23.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	17.6%	21.0%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.5%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,733

Population

People per sq mi

34.5

Median age

$65,486

Median household income

$29,685

Per capita income

$152,200

Median home value

$978

Median monthly rent

71.8%

Home ownership

15.8%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

864

Housing units

14.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

101

Under 5

112

5–9

104

166

10–14

156

102

15–19

20–24

163

25–34

153

147

35–44

138

109

45–54

102

109

55–59

101

60–64

142

65–74

133

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	851	31.1%
18 and over	1,882	68.9%
65 and over	488	17.9%
Median age	34.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.9%

Hispanic or Latino 10.2%

Two or more races 7.3%

Other race 6.9%

Black or African American 3.8%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,158	70.9%
Hispanic or Latino	310	10.2%
Two or more races	221	7.3%
Other race	211	6.9%
Black or African American	117	3.8%
Asian	23	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.3%	57.2%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	23.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	17.6%	21.0%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.5%	5.7%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 19.1%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	19.1%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	24.8%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$65,486

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.0%

$50k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 28.2%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,200
Median rent / month	$978
Owner occupied	71.8%
Renter occupied	28.2%
Vacant	15.4%
Single-family detached	88.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	15.7%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	20.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	17.4%
3 bedrooms	39.6%
4 bedrooms	27.9%
5+ bedrooms	8.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	23.6%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	36.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.8%
Electricity	17.9%
Propane / LP gas	11.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	516	53.8%
Cohabiting couple	41	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	204	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	199	20.7%
Households with children under 18	370	38.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	322	33.5%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	15.3%
Married	48.5%	58.5%
Separated	3.4%	4.5%
Widowed	6.3%	11.3%
Divorced	14.6%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 38.9%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	5.1%
Kindergarten	58	7.9%
Elementary school	366	49.6%
High school	239	32.4%
College / grad school	37	5.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 26.7%

Retail trade 15.8%

Transportation & utilities 15.6%

Education & healthcare 14.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Construction 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Public administration 2.6%

Professional & management 2.2%

Other services 2.1%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.0%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.7%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.7%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	21.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.4%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 15.8%

Under 18 years 25.6%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 65.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	22.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	87	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	48.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.0%
Public insurance	44.5%
No insurance	16.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,537	92.8%
Spanish	244	9.6%
Other Indo-European	219	8.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,441	89.3%
Born in same state	2,441	89.3%
Born in different state	1,756	64.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	292	10.7%
Not a US citizen	109	37.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	217	7.9%
Italian	186	6.8%
Arab	37	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	23	0.8%
Irish	15	0.5%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	95.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67860

What city is ZIP code 67860 in?

ZIP code 67860 is primarily assigned to Lakin, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67860 in?

ZIP code 67860 falls within Kearny County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 67860 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 67860 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 67860?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67860?

16% of residents in ZIP code 67860 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 67860?

The median home value in ZIP code 67860 is $152,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 67860 in?

ZIP code 67860 observes the CST timezone.