67127 ZIP Code — Protection, KS

Comanche County, Kansas

ZIP code 67127 is located in Protection, Kansas, within Comanche County. It covers approximately 177.13 square miles and serves a population of 748 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.

About ZIP code 67127

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 $57,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,833. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 67127 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

748

population

177.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

67127 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 67127

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City	Status
Protection	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

67029 Coldwater (13.9 mi) 67831 Ashland (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	748
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	177.13 sq mi
Water area	0.48 sq mi
Latitude	37.1906
Longitude	-99.4707
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	43.5%	51.1%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	43.5%	34.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	12.7%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

748

Population

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

$65,833

Median household income

$34,082

Per capita income

$57,900

Median home value

$431

Median monthly rent

85.1%

Home ownership

6.0%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

344

Housing units

24.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	147	19.7%
18 and over	601	80.3%
65 and over	186	24.9%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Two or more races 0.9%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	734	96.3%
Hispanic or Latino	14	1.8%
Two or more races	7	0.9%
Other race	7	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.5%	51.1%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	43.5%	34.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	12.7%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 18.0%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	18.0%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$65,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.7%

$50k–$100k 31.8%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

$500k–$1M 6.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$57,900
Median rent / month	$431
Owner occupied	85.1%
Renter occupied	14.9%
Vacant	17.9%
Single-family detached	90.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	6.9%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	5.1%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	13.5%
1940–1949	14.5%
1939 or earlier	40.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.8%
2 bedrooms	25.0%
3 bedrooms	36.0%
4 bedrooms	21.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	34.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.5%
Electricity	24.2%
Propane / LP gas	9.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	176	54.7%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.6%
Male householder, no spouse	90	28.0%
Female householder, no spouse	54	16.8%
Households with children under 18	77	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	119	37.0%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.3%	28.3%
Married	56.2%	55.3%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	8.8%	9.2%
Divorced	10.4%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 28.1%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 22.2%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	24.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	4.1%
Kindergarten	8	6.6%
Elementary school	48	39.7%
High school	50	41.3%
College / grad school	10	8.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Agriculture & mining 26.9%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Retail trade 9.1%

Construction 6.5%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Information 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Other services 1.7%

Public administration 1.7%

Professional & management 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	21.1%
Production & transportation	10.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.9%
Government	18.7%
Self-employed	13.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	0.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	13.4%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.5

Poverty

All people 6.0%

Under 18 years 5.7%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 11.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.3%
Retirement income	16.5%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	40.7%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.1%
65 and over	33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.1%
Public insurance	26.7%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	721	96.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	734	98.1%
Born in same state	734	98.1%
Born in different state	504	67.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	1.9%
Not a US citizen	13	92.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	130	17.4%
Italian	48	6.4%
Arab	39	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	2.5%
Polish	7	0.9%
Dutch	5	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67127

What city is ZIP code 67127 in?

ZIP code 67127 is primarily assigned to Protection, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67127 in?

ZIP code 67127 falls within Comanche County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 67127 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 67127 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 67127 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 67127 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 67127?

The median home value in ZIP code 67127 is $57,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 67127?

ZIP code 67127 has an estimated population of 748 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 67127 in?

ZIP code 67127 observes the CST timezone.