67878 ZIP Code — Syracuse, KS

Hamilton County, Kansas

ZIP code 67878 is located in Syracuse, Kansas, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 773.65 square miles and serves a population of 2,296 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 620.

About ZIP code 67878

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $128,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,667. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 31% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

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

22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 67878 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,296

population

773.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

67878 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 67878

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 67878. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Syracuse	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

67857 Kendall (10.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,296
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	773.65 sq mi
Water area	0.66 sq mi
Latitude	37.9998
Longitude	-101.7858
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
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	50.1%	52.1%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	35.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	12.2%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,296

Population

People per sq mi

33.3

Median age

$59,667

Median household income

$28,246

Per capita income

$128,100

Median home value

$901

Median monthly rent

76.4%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

688

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

142

5–9

133

10–14

15–19

104

20–24

125

25–34

117

242

35–44

227

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	731	31.8%
18 and over	1,565	68.2%
65 and over	290	12.6%
Median age	33.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.5%

Hispanic or Latino 15%

Two or more races 9%

Other race 7.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,852	68.5%
Hispanic or Latino	406	15%
Two or more races	242	9%
Other race	202	7.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.1%	52.1%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	35.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	12.2%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 14.6%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	14.6%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
Median income	$59,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.7%

$50k–$100k 24.7%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 12.3%

$300k–$500k 10.9%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,100
Median rent / month	$901
Owner occupied	76.4%
Renter occupied	23.6%
Vacant	21.9%
Single-family detached	87.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	6.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.2%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	24.3%
1960–1969	15.2%
1950–1959	13.8%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	21.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	28.9%
3 bedrooms	38.7%
4 bedrooms	18.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	29.6%
3 or more	41.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.0%
Electricity	13.7%
Propane / LP gas	11.2%
Wood	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	324	49.2%
Cohabiting couple	36	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	96	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	202	30.7%
Households with children under 18	225	34.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	206	31.3%
Average household size	3.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.7%	33.3%
Married	43.5%	45.3%
Separated	3.3%	2.6%
Widowed	0.2%	9.5%
Divorced	3.2%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.3%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	107	15.5%
Kindergarten	56	8.1%
Elementary school	299	43.3%
High school	136	19.7%
College / grad school	93	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 34.9%

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Construction 13.2%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Retail trade 4.5%

Professional & management 3.9%

Manufacturing 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Public administration 2.3%

Other services 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.1%
Service	21.0%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	33.2%
Production & transportation	5.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.5%
Carpool	17.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.2%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.5

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 9.8%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 17.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.3%
Retirement income	15.0%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	23.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.4%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	85.6%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	85	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	7.3%
65 and over	50.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.5%
Public insurance	27.8%
No insurance	22.2%
Uninsured under 19	9.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,151	93.7%
Spanish	385	17.9%
Other Indo-European	385	17.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,895	82.5%
Born in same state	1,895	82.5%
Born in different state	1,420	61.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	401	17.5%
Not a US citizen	23	5.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	218	9.5%
Italian	77	3.4%
Arab	25	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	0.8%
Polish	13	0.6%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.7%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67878

What city is ZIP code 67878 in?

ZIP code 67878 is primarily assigned to Syracuse, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67878 in?

ZIP code 67878 falls within Hamilton County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 67878 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 67878 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 67878?

The median home value in ZIP code 67878 is $128,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 67878?

ZIP code 67878 has an estimated population of 2,296 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 67878?

The median household income in ZIP code 67878 is $59,667, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 67878 in?

ZIP code 67878 observes the MST timezone.