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Lane County
Dighton, KS
67839
67839 ZIP Code — Dighton, KS
Lane County, Kansas
ZIP code 67839 is located in
Dighton ,
Kansas ,
within Lane County .
It covers approximately 597.59 square miles and serves a population of
1,051 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 620/785 .
About ZIP code 67839
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $63,750. 37% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 67839 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,051
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
20
County FIPS
101
Geography
Land area
597.59 sq mi
Water area
0.21 sq mi
Latitude
38.4811
Longitude
-100.3930
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
620/785
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.0%
54.9%
41.1%
$50k – $100k
25.0%
27.1%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
12.9%
14.1%
21.0%
Over $200k
5.1%
3.9%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$63,750
Median household income
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 191 18.2% 18 and over 860 81.8% 65 and over 276 26.3% Median age 48.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.6%
Group Count % White 923 82.4% Hispanic or Latino 69 6.2% Other race 60 5.4% Asian 40 3.6% Two or more races 21 1.9% Black or African American 7 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.0%
54.9%
41.1%
$50k – $100k
25.0%
27.1%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
12.9%
14.1%
21.0%
Over $200k
5.1%
3.9%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.9% $10k–$15k 7.1% $15k–$25k 14.2% $25k–$35k 2.7% $35k–$50k 14.4% $50k–$75k 9.2% $75k–$100k 10.6% $100k–$150k 26.7% $150k–$200k 2.7% $200k+ 5.6% Median income $63,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $88,900 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 86.0% Renter occupied 14.0% Vacant 26.4% Single-family detached 94.6% Large apartment buildings 2.1% Mobile homes 3.2% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.30
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.0% 2000–2009 5.5% 1990–1999 4.4% 1980–1989 12.9% 1970–1979 8.0% 1960–1969 13.2% 1950–1959 26.8% 1940–1949 5.4% 1939 or earlier 21.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.1% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 44.0% 3 bedrooms 35.1% 4 bedrooms 9.0% 5+ bedrooms 9.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.0% 1 vehicle 25.0% 2 vehicles 34.8% 3 or more 36.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 69.4% Electricity 8.3% Propane / LP gas 21.0% Wood 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 245 51.0% Cohabiting couple 21 4.4% Male householder, no spouse 100 20.8% Female householder, no spouse 114 23.8% Households with children under 18 108 22.5% Households with seniors (65+) 215 44.8% Average household size 2.18
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.0% 20.3% Married 63.6% 58.0% Separated 1.4% 0.0% Widowed 3.2% 12.4% Divorced 9.7% 9.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
40.7%
Graduate / professional
9.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.0% Bachelor's or higher 18.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 20 9.0% Kindergarten 25 11.2% Elementary school 108 48.4% High school 60 26.9% College / grad school 10 4.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.2%
Agriculture & mining
16.7%
Professional & management
12.9%
Transportation & utilities
7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Public administration
4.0%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 35.6% Service 21.2% Sales & office 17.3% Natural resources & construction 16.5% Production & transportation 9.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 61.5% Government 16.9% Self-employed 20.1% Unpaid family workers 1.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 72.6% Carpool 7.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 8.3% Work from home 11.3% Other means 0.7% Avg commute (minutes) 16.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
87.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.9% Retirement income 34.6% Supplemental Security 3.8% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 4.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.3% High blood pressure 39.7% High cholesterol 38.7% Diabetes 12.5% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 29.5% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 8.2% Cancer 8.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.3% Binge drinking 15.9% No physical activity 25.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.2% Depression 18.8% Fair or poor health 15.3% Poor mental health 13.1% Poor physical health 11.3% No health insurance 13.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.5% Visited dentist 64.4% Cholesterol screening 90.5% Teeth loss 14.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 129 15.0%
Disability % Any disability 20.0% Under 18 4.7% 18–64 years 12.7% 65 and over 46.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 81.4% Public insurance 36.6% No insurance 8.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,007 95.8% Spanish 20 2.0% Other Indo-European 12 1.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 8 0.8%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 964 91.7% Born in same state 964 91.7% Born in different state 777 73.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 87 8.3% Not a US citizen 60 69.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 163 15.5% Italian 93 8.8% Arab 17 1.6%
Ancestry Count % English 6 0.6% Norwegian 3 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.7% Internet access 95.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67839
What city is ZIP code 67839 in?
ZIP code 67839 is primarily assigned to Dighton, Kansas.
What county is ZIP code 67839 in?
ZIP code 67839 falls within Lane County, Kansas.
Does ZIP code 67839 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 67839 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 67839 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 67839 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 67839 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 67839 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 67839 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 67839 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 67839 in?
ZIP code 67839 observes the CST timezone.
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