67731 ZIP Code — Bird City, KS

Cheyenne County, Kansas

ZIP code 67731 is located in Bird City, Kansas, within Cheyenne County. It covers approximately 325.98 square miles and serves a population of 828 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 67731

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 $104,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $48,068. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above 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 agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 67731 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

828

population

325.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

67731 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 67731

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 67731. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bird City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

67745 Mc Donald (11.9 mi) 67756 Saint Francis (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	828
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	325.98 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	39.7855
Longitude	-101.5243
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	54.3%	55.5%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	27.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	13.0%	21.0%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.9%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

828

Population

People per sq mi

37.1

Median age

$48,068

Median household income

$25,318

Per capita income

$104,900

Median home value

$683

Median monthly rent

66.3%

Home ownership

26.5%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

251

Housing units

28.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

102

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	249	30.1%
18 and over	579	69.9%
65 and over	131	15.8%
Median age	37.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.3%

Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

Two or more races 6.2%

Other race 4.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%

Group	Count	%
White	700	76.3%
Hispanic or Latino	89	9.7%
Two or more races	57	6.2%
Other race	39	4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	32	3.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.3%	55.5%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	27.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	13.0%	21.0%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.9%	5.7%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 18.2%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$75k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	18.2%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$75k–$100k	4.4%
$100k–$150k	10.1%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$48,068

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.3%

$50k–$100k 28.4%

$100k–$150k 25.9%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 7.6%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,900
Median rent / month	$683
Owner occupied	66.3%
Renter occupied	33.7%
Vacant	15.4%
Single-family detached	86.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	4.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	1.4%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	8.0%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	14.8%
1940–1949	12.5%
1939 or earlier	46.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	13.1%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	22.8%
4 bedrooms	27.6%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.3%
Electricity	13.1%
Propane / LP gas	19.5%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	144	48.5%
Cohabiting couple	25	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	75	25.3%
Female householder, no spouse	53	17.8%
Households with children under 18	89	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	100	33.7%
Average household size	2.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.6%	28.5%
Married	43.1%	54.1%
Separated	0.0%	2.4%
Widowed	3.3%	3.7%
Divorced	18.0%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 31.7%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 20.7%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	28.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	3.3%
Kindergarten	20	7.4%
Elementary school	140	51.7%
High school	50	18.5%
College / grad school	52	19.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 17.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.5%

Education & healthcare 12.3%

Wholesale trade 10.0%

Public administration 9.8%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Retail trade 6.0%

Other services 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Construction 2.5%

Professional & management 2.5%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.4%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.4

Poverty

All people 26.5%

Under 18 years 43.6%

18 and over 19.3%

Married-couple families 12.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.0%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.7%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	35.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.2%
Public insurance	34.5%
No insurance	15.3%
Uninsured under 19	14.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	779	94.1%
Spanish	35	4.5%
Other Indo-European	35	4.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	771	93.1%
Born in same state	763	92.1%
Born in different state	391	47.2%
Foreign born	8	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	57	6.9%
Not a US citizen	10	17.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	66	8%
Irish	38	4.6%
Arab	38	4.6%
French	32	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	25	3%
English	6	0.7%
Dutch	4	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67731

What city is ZIP code 67731 in?

ZIP code 67731 is primarily assigned to Bird City, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67731 in?

ZIP code 67731 falls within Cheyenne County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 67731 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 67731 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67731?

27% of residents in ZIP code 67731 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 67731 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 67731 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 67731?

The median home value in ZIP code 67731 is $104,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 67731 in?

ZIP code 67731 observes the CST timezone.