67701 ZIP Code — Colby, KS

Thomas County, Kansas

ZIP code 67701 is located in Colby, Kansas, within Thomas County. It covers approximately 450.06 square miles and serves a population of 6,220 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 67701

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $167,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

The gap between median ($68,063) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

6,220

population

450.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

67701 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 67701

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 67701. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Colby	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

67753 Rexford (15 mi) 67732 Brewster (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,220
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	193

Geography
Land area	450.06 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	39.3507
Longitude	-101.0559
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	34.5%	35.4%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	43.9%	43.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	15.9%	21.0%
Over $200k	6.2%	5.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

6,220

Population

People per sq mi

33.9

Median age

$68,063

Median household income

$37,409

Per capita income

$167,400

Median home value

$740

Median monthly rent

68.2%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

2,044

Housing units

27.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

193

Under 5

194

257

5–9

259

185

10–14

186

343

15–19

346

197

20–24

199

401

25–34

403

218

35–44

219

293

45–54

295

195

55–59

196

241

60–64

243

315

65–74

317

183

75–84

184

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,476	23.7%
18 and over	4,744	76.3%
65 and over	1,157	18.6%
Median age	33.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Other race 3.1%

Two or more races 2.2%

Black or African American 1%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,775	88.5%
Hispanic or Latino	307	4.7%
Other race	200	3.1%
Two or more races	141	2.2%
Black or African American	67	1%
Asian	21	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.5%	35.4%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	43.9%	43.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	15.9%	21.0%
Over $200k	6.2%	5.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$68,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k–$300k 23.6%

$300k–$500k 12.8%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,400
Median rent / month	$740
Owner occupied	68.2%
Renter occupied	31.8%
Vacant	12.2%
Single-family detached	78.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	6.8%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	3.9%
1990–1999	12.6%
1980–1989	6.0%
1970–1979	23.6%
1960–1969	20.9%
1950–1959	11.7%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	12.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	32.5%
3 bedrooms	26.1%
4 bedrooms	21.5%
5+ bedrooms	13.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	44.7%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.3%
Electricity	19.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,289	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	82	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	622	25.0%
Female householder, no spouse	498	20.0%
Households with children under 18	620	24.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	789	31.7%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.6%	27.5%
Married	48.9%	59.5%
Separated	0.7%	0.3%
Widowed	3.1%	6.8%
Divorced	8.8%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 22.8%

Some college, no degree 29.6%

Associate's degree 13.9%

Bachelor's degree 16.4%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	27.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	130	7.0%
Kindergarten	105	5.6%
Elementary school	648	34.9%
High school	283	15.2%
College / grad school	693	37.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.0%

Retail trade 16.8%

Other services 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Professional & management 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Information 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Construction 3.8%

Manufacturing 2.8%

Public administration 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.5%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	28.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.3%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	10.5

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 5.8%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 0.4%

Female-led households 38.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.7%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	302	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	9.1%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	31.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.2%
Public insurance	27.4%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	15.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,833	93.8%
Spanish	137	2.3%
Other Indo-European	112	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	21	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,896	94.8%
Born in same state	5,896	94.8%
Born in different state	4,093	65.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	324	5.2%
Not a US citizen	51	15.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	652	10.5%
French	652	10.5%
Arab	163	2.6%
Irish	141	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	78	1.3%
Polish	54	0.9%
Dutch	14	0.2%
German	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67701

What city is ZIP code 67701 in?

ZIP code 67701 is primarily assigned to Colby, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67701 in?

ZIP code 67701 falls within Thomas County, Kansas.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 67701?

The median home value in ZIP code 67701 is $167,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 67701?

ZIP code 67701 has an estimated population of 6,220 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 67701?

The median household income in ZIP code 67701 is $68,063, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 67701 in?

ZIP code 67701 observes the CST timezone.