67520 ZIP Code — Bison, KS

Rush County, Kansas

ZIP code 67520 is located in Bison, Kansas, within Rush County. It covers approximately 110.84 square miles and serves a population of 288 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 67520

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 $54,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,421. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 67520 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

288

population

110.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

67520 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 67520

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 67520. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bison	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

67565 Otis (6 mi) 67575 Rush Center (8.5 mi) 67548 La Crosse (9 mi) 67511 Albert (13.5 mi) 67564 Olmitz (13.7 mi) 67556 Mc Cracken (16.3 mi) 67513 Alexander (18.7 mi) 67567 Pawnee Rock (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	288
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	110.84 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.5305
Longitude	-99.1985
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	35.4%	51.7%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	50.0%	37.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	8.8%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

288

Population

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$63,421

Median household income

$30,424

Per capita income

$54,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

98.3%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

24.0%

Unemployment

174

Housing units

25.8%

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	42	14.6%
18 and over	246	85.4%
65 and over	60	20.8%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.2%

Two or more races 7.3%

Asian 3.5%

Group	Count	%
White	257	89.2%
Two or more races	21	7.3%
Asian	10	3.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.4%	51.7%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	50.0%	37.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	8.8%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	5.7%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 15.8%

$35k–$50k 5.8%

$50k–$75k 31.7%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	15.8%
$35k–$50k	5.8%
$50k–$75k	31.7%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	25.0%
Median income	$63,421

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.3%

$50k–$100k 42.4%

$100k–$150k 1.7%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 8.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$54,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	98.3%
Renter occupied	1.7%
Vacant	31.8%
Single-family detached	96.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	1.1%
1980–1989	0.6%
1970–1979	6.8%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	13.6%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	69.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	35.8%
3 bedrooms	31.8%
4 bedrooms	19.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.5%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	37.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	83.3%
Electricity	2.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.7%
Wood	5.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	72	60.0%
Cohabiting couple	10	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	31	25.8%
Female householder, no spouse	7	5.8%
Households with children under 18	30	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	37	30.8%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.9%	7.6%
Married	60.3%	69.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.5%	6.7%
Divorced	16.3%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 28.2%

Some college, no degree 34.7%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.3%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	25.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	5.0%
Kindergarten	2	5.0%
Elementary school	33	82.5%
High school	3	7.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Manufacturing 21.3%

Construction 17.3%

Transportation & utilities 10.2%

Retail trade 5.5%

Information 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Public administration 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Other services 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.7%
Service	4.7%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	19.7%
Production & transportation	37.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	11.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 21.4%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	38.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.8%
Public insurance	28.5%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	281	97.6%
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)	278	96.5%
Born in same state	278	96.5%
Born in different state	240	83.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	3.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	23	8%
French	12	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	83.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67520

What city is ZIP code 67520 in?

ZIP code 67520 is primarily assigned to Bison, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67520 in?

ZIP code 67520 falls within Rush County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 67520 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 67520 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 67520?

The median home value in ZIP code 67520 is $54,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 67520?

ZIP code 67520 has an estimated population of 288 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 67520?

The median household income in ZIP code 67520 is $63,421, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 67520 in?

ZIP code 67520 observes the CST timezone.