67521 ZIP Code — Brownell, KS

Ness County, Kansas

ZIP code 67521 is located in Brownell, Kansas, within Ness County. It covers approximately 165.54 square miles and serves a population of 105 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

105

population

165.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

67521 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 67521

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 67521. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brownell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

67516 Bazine (10 mi) 67572 Ransom (11.9 mi) 67556 Mc Cracken (12 mi) 67513 Alexander (15 mi) 67560 Ness City (18.3 mi) 67548 La Crosse (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	105
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	165.54 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	38.6246
Longitude	-99.6969
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	32.1%	44.5%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	33.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	30.8%	19.6%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

105

Population

People per sq mi

26.5

Median age

$103,125

Median household income

$42,995

Per capita income

$65,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

77.6%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

124

Housing units

9.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

20–24

25–34

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2	1.9%
18 and over	103	98.1%
65 and over	24	22.9%
Median age	26.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	105	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.1%	44.5%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	33.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	30.8%	19.6%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	5.7%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 5.2%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 58.6%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	5.2%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	58.6%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
Median income	$103,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 75.6%

$100k–$150k 2.2%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$500k–$1M 11.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$65,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	77.6%
Renter occupied	22.4%
Vacant	57.7%
Single-family detached	95.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.9%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	9.5%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	43.1%
1940–1949	10.9%
1939 or earlier	10.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	11.7%
2 bedrooms	32.1%
3 bedrooms	46.0%
4 bedrooms	4.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.0%
2 vehicles	8.6%
3 or more	72.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.9%
Electricity	3.4%
Propane / LP gas	89.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	47	81.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	10	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1	1.7%
Households with children under 18	2	3.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	16	27.6%
Average household size	1.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.3%	0.0%
Married	78.0%	97.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	2.3%
Divorced	5.1%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 22.2%

Some college, no degree 6.2%

Associate's degree 58.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	9.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 47.3%

Wholesale trade 41.9%

Public administration 5.4%

Education & healthcare 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.8%
Service	1.4%
Sales & office	41.9%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.4%
Government	5.4%
Self-employed	43.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	37.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.6%
Retirement income	8.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	41.3%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.8%
65 and over	66.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.6%
Public insurance	26.7%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	103	98.1%
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)	105	100.0%
Born in same state	105	100.0%
Born in different state	94	89.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	8	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6	5.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	55.2%
Internet access	98.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67521

What city is ZIP code 67521 in?

ZIP code 67521 is primarily assigned to Brownell, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67521 in?

ZIP code 67521 falls within Ness County, Kansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 67521?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 67521?

The median home value in ZIP code 67521 is $65,200.

Does ZIP code 67521 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 67521 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 67521?

The median household income in ZIP code 67521 is $103,125, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 67521 in?

ZIP code 67521 observes the CST timezone.