67516 ZIP Code — Bazine, KS

Ness County, Kansas

ZIP code 67516 is located in Bazine, Kansas, within Ness County. It covers approximately 162.56 square miles and serves a population of 526 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 67516

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 $72,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,706. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 67516 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

526
population
162.56
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
67516 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 67516

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City Status
Bazine Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
67513 Alexander (9.3 mi) 67521 Brownell (10 mi) 67560 Ness City (12.5 mi) 67572 Ransom (15.6 mi) 67556 Mc Cracken (15.6 mi) 67523 Burdett (17.8 mi) 67548 La Crosse (18.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 526
Population density 3 / sq mi
State FIPS 20
County FIPS 135
Geography
Land area 162.56 sq mi
Water area 0.09 sq mi
Latitude 38.4802
Longitude -99.6965
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 50.0% 44.5% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 24.4% 33.4% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 23.2% 19.6% 21.0%
Over $200k 2.4% 2.5% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

526
Population
3
People per sq mi
35.8
Median age
$54,706
Median household income
$30,361
Per capita income
$72,300
Median home value
$499
Median monthly rent
77.3%
Home ownership
13.7%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
244
Housing units
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
15
Under 5
14
22
5–9
21
15
10–14
13
28
15–19
26
35
20–24
32
20
25–34
18
20
35–44
19
20
45–54
19
11
55–59
11
10
60–64
9
38
65–74
34
21
75–84
20
18
85+
17
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1813024.7%
18 and over39675.3%
65 and over14828.1%
Median age35.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 38.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29%
Other race 29%
Two or more races 3.8%
GroupCount%
White28338.2%
Hispanic or Latino21529%
Other race21529%
Two or more races283.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.0% 44.5% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 24.4% 33.4% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 23.2% 19.6% 21.0%
Over $200k 2.4% 2.5% 5.7%
Under $10k 1.4%
$10k–$15k 0.5%
$15k–$25k 9.3%
$25k–$35k 11.1%
$35k–$50k 10.6%
$50k–$75k 31.0%
$75k–$100k 4.6%
$100k–$150k 27.3%
$150k–$200k 4.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.4%
$10k–$15k0.5%
$15k–$25k9.3%
$25k–$35k11.1%
$35k–$50k10.6%
$50k–$75k31.0%
$75k–$100k4.6%
$100k–$150k27.3%
$150k–$200k4.2%
Median income$54,706

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.9%
$50k–$100k 30.5%
$100k–$150k 4.8%
$150k–$200k 7.8%
$300k–$500k 21.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$72,300
Median rent / month$499
Owner occupied77.3%
Renter occupied22.7%
Vacant26.3%
Single-family detached89.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.1%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.41

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20097.5%
1990–19990.3%
1980–19895.5%
1970–197930.4%
1960–196910.2%
1950–19597.5%
1940–19495.1%
1939 or earlier33.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom10.6%
2 bedrooms34.1%
3 bedrooms37.5%
4 bedrooms16.4%
5+ bedrooms1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.5%
1 vehicle12.0%
2 vehicles23.6%
3 or more63.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas68.1%
Electricity6.5%
Propane / LP gas25.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family18083.3%
Cohabiting couple52.3%
Male householder, no spouse198.8%
Female householder, no spouse125.6%
Households with children under 186128.2%
Households with seniors (65+)10749.5%
Average household size2.44

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married12.1%13.8%
Married84.0%78.5%
Separated0.0%0.5%
Widowed0.9%1.5%
Divorced3.0%5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.5%
Some HS, no diploma 4.6%
HS graduate 39.3%
Some college, no degree 18.4%
Associate's degree 15.1%
Bachelor's degree 12.5%
Graduate / professional 1.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher86.9%
Bachelor's or higher14.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool107.1%
Kindergarten75.0%
Elementary school6445.4%
High school5236.9%
College / grad school85.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 31.2%
Agriculture & mining 23.8%
Education & healthcare 22.2%
Construction 6.3%
Transportation & utilities 5.3%
Finance & real estate 2.6%
Manufacturing 2.1%
Wholesale trade 2.1%
Retail trade 1.6%
Professional & management 1.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%
Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts20.1%
Service11.1%
Sales & office6.3%
Natural resources & construction23.8%
Production & transportation38.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.0%
Government16.9%
Self-employed11.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone50.5%
Carpool34.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.8%
Work from home8.1%
Other means1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)15.3

Poverty

All people 13.7%
Under 18 years 31.5%
18 and over 7.8%
Married-couple families 5.6%
Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security49.5%
Retirement income21.3%
Supplemental Security0.9%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP3.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.2%
High blood pressure39.3%
High cholesterol37.8%
Diabetes12.8%
Heart disease8.7%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis29.5%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer8.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.8%
Binge drinking16.4%
No physical activity27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.2%
Depression18.4%
Fair or poor health16.2%
Poor mental health13.4%
Poor physical health11.6%
No health insurance17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.4%
Visited dentist62.2%
Cholesterol screening89.7%
Teeth loss15.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans4611.6%
Disability%
Any disability25.1%
Under 1816.9%
18–64 years12.5%
65 and over53.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance65.8%
Public insurance48.1%
No insurance13.1%
Uninsured under 1924.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only49794.5%
Spanish6713.5%
Other Indo-European6312.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander40.8%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)46388.0%
Born in same state45486.3%
Born in different state32561.8%
Foreign born91.7%
Naturalized citizen6312.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab397.4%
Italian264.9%
AncestryCount%
French193.6%
German10.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.1%
Internet access80.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67516

What city is ZIP code 67516 in?

ZIP code 67516 is primarily assigned to Bazine, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67516 in?

ZIP code 67516 falls within Ness County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 67516 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 67516 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 67516 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 67516 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 67516?

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

Does ZIP code 67516 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 67516 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 67516 in?

ZIP code 67516 observes the CST timezone.

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