67623 ZIP Code — Alton, KS

Osborne County, Kansas

ZIP code 67623 is located in Alton, Kansas, within Osborne County. It covers approximately 170.94 square miles and serves a population of 212 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 67623

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

The gap between median ($44,792) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 67623 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

212
population
170.94
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
67623 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 67623

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City Status
Alton Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
67675 Woodston (8.3 mi) 67474 Portis (12.9 mi) 67473 Osborne (13.7 mi) 67628 Cedar (15.6 mi) 67638 Gaylord (17.2 mi) 67437 Downs (18 mi) 67651 Natoma (18.1 mi) 67644 Kirwin (18.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 212
Population density 1 / sq mi
State FIPS 20
County FIPS 141
Geography
Land area 170.94 sq mi
Water area 0.47 sq mi
Latitude 39.4376
Longitude -98.9445
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 785
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 59.7% 48.2% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 9.7% 32.1% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 19.4% 17.8% 21.0%
Over $200k 11.1% 1.9% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

212
Population
1
People per sq mi
40.6
Median age
$44,792
Median household income
$33,127
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$713
Median monthly rent
74.7%
Home ownership
17.5%
Poverty rate
12.4%
Unemployment
89
Housing units
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
8
Under 5
6
5
5–9
4
12
10–14
9
11
15–19
8
3
20–24
3
17
25–34
13
10
35–44
8
6
45–54
5
10
55–59
7
9
60–64
7
11
65–74
8
13
75–84
10
5
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 186329.7%
18 and over14970.3%
65 and over5124.1%
Median age40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.1%
Black or African American 0.9%
GroupCount%
White21099.1%
Black or African American20.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 59.7% 48.2% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 9.7% 32.1% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 19.4% 17.8% 21.0%
Over $200k 11.1% 1.9% 5.7%
Under $10k 7.6%
$10k–$15k 5.1%
$15k–$25k 20.3%
$25k–$35k 2.5%
$35k–$50k 16.5%
$50k–$75k 8.9%
$75k–$100k 2.5%
$100k–$150k 30.4%
$150k–$200k 2.5%
$200k+ 3.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.6%
$10k–$15k5.1%
$15k–$25k20.3%
$25k–$35k2.5%
$35k–$50k16.5%
$50k–$75k8.9%
$75k–$100k2.5%
$100k–$150k30.4%
$150k–$200k2.5%
$200k+3.8%
Median income$44,792

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 57.6%
$50k–$100k 22.0%
$100k–$150k 6.8%
$200k–$300k 13.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$713
Owner occupied74.7%
Renter occupied25.3%
Vacant27.5%
Single-family detached100.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.78

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20090.9%
1990–19990.0%
1980–19895.5%
1970–19790.0%
1960–19692.8%
1950–195912.8%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier78.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.8%
2 bedrooms38.5%
3 bedrooms18.3%
4 bedrooms18.3%
5+ bedrooms22.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle19.0%
1 vehicle27.8%
2 vehicles24.1%
3 or more29.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.3%
Electricity10.1%
Propane / LP gas86.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family2936.7%
Cohabiting couple22.5%
Male householder, no spouse1721.5%
Female householder, no spouse3139.2%
Households with children under 182531.6%
Households with seniors (65+)3645.6%
Average household size2.54

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married33.7%19.0%
Married49.4%36.7%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed3.4%11.4%
Divorced13.5%32.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%
Some HS, no diploma 0.0%
HS graduate 39.9%
Some college, no degree 23.1%
Associate's degree 16.1%
Bachelor's degree 16.8%
Graduate / professional 3.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher99.3%
Bachelor's or higher20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool47.5%
Kindergarten35.7%
Elementary school1732.1%
High school2954.7%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 39.7%
Education & healthcare 21.8%
Wholesale trade 15.4%
Transportation & utilities 15.4%
Construction 2.6%
Manufacturing 2.6%
Retail trade 2.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts69.2%
Service5.1%
Sales & office5.1%
Natural resources & construction11.5%
Production & transportation9.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector47.4%
Government21.8%
Self-employed30.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone66.7%
Carpool14.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk9.0%
Work from home10.3%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)18.8

Poverty

All people 17.5%
Under 18 years 9.5%
18 and over 20.8%
Married-couple families 10.3%
Female-led households 15.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.8%
Retirement income5.1%
Supplemental Security20.3%
Cash public assistance2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP24.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.2%
High blood pressure39.8%
High cholesterol38.0%
Diabetes12.9%
Heart disease9.0%
Stroke3.9%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis31.1%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease8.4%
Cancer9.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.1%
Binge drinking15.4%
No physical activity26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.2%
Depression18.4%
Fair or poor health15.4%
Poor mental health12.6%
Poor physical health11.3%
No health insurance13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.3%
Visited dentist59.6%
Cholesterol screening91.1%
Teeth loss14.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1610.7%
Disability%
Any disability26.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years17.3%
65 and over76.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance70.8%
Public insurance46.7%
No insurance4.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only19893.4%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)212100.0%
Born in same state212100.0%
Born in different state15472.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French4018.9%
Italian3114.6%
AncestryCount%
Arab73.3%
English20.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.3%
Internet access86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67623

What city is ZIP code 67623 in?

ZIP code 67623 is primarily assigned to Alton, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67623 in?

ZIP code 67623 falls within Osborne County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 67623 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 67623 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67623?

18% of residents in ZIP code 67623 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 67623 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 67623 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 67623?

The median household income in ZIP code 67623 is $44,792, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 67623 in?

ZIP code 67623 observes the CST timezone.

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