67038 ZIP Code — Dexter, KS

Cowley County, Kansas

ZIP code 67038 is located in Dexter, Kansas, within Cowley County. It covers approximately 140.88 square miles and serves a population of 720 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.

About ZIP code 67038

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $95,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,469. 43% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 67038 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

720
population
140.88
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
67038 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 67038

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City Status
Dexter Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
67019 Burden (12.8 mi) 67005 Arkansas City (15.2 mi) 67023 Cambridge (15.4 mi) 67024 Cedar Vale (16 mi) 67156 Winfield (16.3 mi) 74652 Shidler (19.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 720
Population density 5 / sq mi
State FIPS 20
County FIPS 035
Geography
Land area 140.88 sq mi
Water area 0.12 sq mi
Latitude 37.1291
Longitude -96.7180
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 620
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.8% 49.4% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 33.2% 33.0% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 14.0% 15.4% 21.0%
Over $200k 2.0% 2.2% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

720
Population
5
People per sq mi
27.2
Median age
$50,469
Median household income
$19,503
Per capita income
$95,400
Median home value
$621
Median monthly rent
84.4%
Home ownership
16.3%
Poverty rate
0.7%
Unemployment
255
Housing units
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
49
Under 5
55
31
5–9
34
30
10–14
34
55
15–19
62
3
20–24
3
28
25–34
31
37
35–44
42
16
45–54
18
20
55–59
23
17
60–64
20
37
65–74
42
14
75–84
15
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1828739.9%
18 and over43360.1%
65 and over11215.6%
Median age27.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.9%
Two or more races 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
GroupCount%
White64789.9%
Two or more races628.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native111.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.8% 49.4% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 33.2% 33.0% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 14.0% 15.4% 21.0%
Over $200k 2.0% 2.2% 5.7%
Under $10k 7.6%
$10k–$15k 1.3%
$15k–$25k 10.7%
$25k–$35k 3.1%
$35k–$50k 24.6%
$50k–$75k 31.3%
$75k–$100k 6.7%
$100k–$150k 9.8%
$150k–$200k 2.2%
$200k+ 2.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.6%
$10k–$15k1.3%
$15k–$25k10.7%
$25k–$35k3.1%
$35k–$50k24.6%
$50k–$75k31.3%
$75k–$100k6.7%
$100k–$150k9.8%
$150k–$200k2.2%
$200k+2.7%
Median income$50,469

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.3%
$50k–$100k 27.0%
$100k–$150k 8.5%
$150k–$200k 4.2%
$200k–$300k 18.5%
$500k–$1M 1.6%
$1M+ 7.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$95,400
Median rent / month$621
Owner occupied84.4%
Renter occupied15.6%
Vacant22.8%
Single-family detached63.4%
Large apartment buildings1.7%
Mobile homes34.1%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)3.29

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.4%
2010–20195.2%
2000–20096.9%
1990–199917.9%
1980–198919.3%
1970–19798.6%
1960–196915.2%
1950–19593.8%
1940–19493.1%
1939 or earlier18.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom8.3%
2 bedrooms19.3%
3 bedrooms52.4%
4 bedrooms16.6%
5+ bedrooms3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.4%
1 vehicle13.8%
2 vehicles43.3%
3 or more42.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas52.7%
Electricity17.0%
Propane / LP gas16.5%
Wood11.2%
No fuel used0.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family14866.1%
Cohabiting couple104.5%
Male householder, no spouse4319.2%
Female householder, no spouse2310.3%
Households with children under 188337.1%
Households with seniors (65+)9140.6%
Average household size3.21

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.5%27.0%
Married47.7%56.7%
Separated1.3%0.4%
Widowed2.1%5.6%
Divorced17.4%10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%
Some HS, no diploma 4.4%
HS graduate 25.5%
Some college, no degree 41.2%
Associate's degree 10.2%
Bachelor's degree 11.5%
Graduate / professional 6.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.5%
Bachelor's or higher17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool83.8%
Kindergarten41.9%
Elementary school6129.3%
High school12258.7%
College / grad school136.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.7%
Manufacturing 21.1%
Public administration 14.3%
Construction 9.0%
Agriculture & mining 7.5%
Transportation & utilities 4.9%
Finance & real estate 3.4%
Professional & management 3.0%
Other services 3.0%
Retail trade 2.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts34.2%
Service6.8%
Sales & office32.7%
Natural resources & construction15.8%
Production & transportation10.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector52.6%
Government31.2%
Self-employed16.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone69.5%
Carpool12.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.1%
Work from home1.1%
Other means12.8%
Avg commute (minutes)24.4

Poverty

All people 16.3%
Under 18 years 26.8%
18 and over 11.1%
Married-couple families 2.0%
Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.3%
Retirement income13.4%
Supplemental Security17.9%
Cash public assistance0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP2.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.5%
High blood pressure40.8%
High cholesterol39.0%
Diabetes12.9%
Heart disease8.6%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis29.8%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease8.3%
Cancer8.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.5%
Binge drinking14.8%
No physical activity26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.8%
Depression19.6%
Fair or poor health15.5%
Poor mental health13.7%
Poor physical health11.6%
No health insurance13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.0%
Visited dentist63.7%
Cholesterol screening89.8%
Teeth loss14.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans245.5%
Disability%
Any disability19.9%
Under 1819.2%
18–64 years10.0%
65 and over50.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance49.7%
Public insurance50.0%
No insurance13.1%
Uninsured under 1916.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only61685.6%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)71298.9%
Born in same state70297.5%
Born in different state60283.6%
Foreign born101.4%
Naturalized citizen81.1%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian618.5%
French567.8%
Arab324.4%
AncestryCount%
Polish111.5%
German71%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access31.1%
Internet access96.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67038

What city is ZIP code 67038 in?

ZIP code 67038 is primarily assigned to Dexter, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67038 in?

ZIP code 67038 falls within Cowley County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 67038 family-oriented?

40% of residents in ZIP code 67038 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 67038 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 67038 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 67038 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 67038 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67038?

16% of residents in ZIP code 67038 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 67038 in?

ZIP code 67038 observes the CST timezone.

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