67042 ZIP Code — El Dorado, KS
Butler County, Kansas
ZIP code 67042 is located in El Dorado, Kansas, within Butler County. It covers approximately 258.16 square miles and serves a population of 17,257 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 316.
About ZIP code 67042
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 $119,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $54,792. 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 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17,257
population
258.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
67042 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 67042
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 67042. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| El Dorado | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
67132 Rosalia (9.1 mi)
67074 Leon (12.8 mi)
67144 Towanda (13.4 mi)
66842 Cassoday (13.9 mi)
67123 Potwin (14.9 mi)
67010 Augusta (17 mi)
66840 Burns (17.9 mi)
67017 Benton (19.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,257 |
| Population density | 67 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 20 |
| County FIPS | 015 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 258.16 sq mi |
| Water area | 12.47 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.8465 |
| Longitude | -96.7577 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 316 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.9% | 37.7% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.8% | 32.9% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.1% | 25.2% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.2% | 4.1% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
17,257
Population
67
People per sq mi
36.8
Median age
$54,792
Median household income
$26,524
Per capita income
$119,300
Median home value
$846
Median monthly rent
67.0%
Home ownership
13.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
5,275
Housing units
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
660
Under 5
531
475
5–9
382
536
10–14
431
615
15–19
494
819
20–24
659
1,341
25–34
1,079
1,219
35–44
980
976
45–54
786
631
55–59
507
723
60–64
582
956
65–74
770
402
75–84
323
211
85+
169
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,462 | 20.1% |
| 18 and over | 13,795 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,831 | 16.4% |
| Median age | 36.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.3%
Black or African American
5.5%
Two or more races
4.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.3%
Other race
1.3%
Asian
1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,766 | 83.3% |
| Black or African American | 975 | 5.5% |
| Two or more races | 847 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 460 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 226 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 225 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 209 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.9% | 37.7% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.8% | 32.9% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.1% | 25.2% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.2% | 4.1% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
4.9%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
9.3%
$35k–$50k
19.0%
$50k–$75k
16.8%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
18.0%
$150k–$200k
4.0%
$200k+
1.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 19.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.0% |
| $200k+ | 1.5% |
| Median income | $54,792 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.9%
$50k–$100k
25.5%
$100k–$150k
23.4%
$150k–$200k
14.6%
$200k–$300k
14.3%
$300k–$500k
7.2%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,300 |
| Median rent / month | $846 |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% |
| Vacant | 12.6% |
| Single-family detached | 77.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.6% |
| Mobile homes | 7.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.35 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.7% |
| 3 or more | 27.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.4% |
| Electricity | 25.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.6% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,309 | 51.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 394 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,116 | 17.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,660 | 25.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,133 | 32.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,096 | 32.4% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.0% | 22.8% |
| Married | 45.4% | 52.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 16.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
7.0%
HS graduate
35.5%
Some college, no degree
23.2%
Associate's degree
9.7%
Bachelor's degree
16.0%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 310 | 8.3% |
| Kindergarten | 45 | 1.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,623 | 43.2% |
| High school | 600 | 16.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,175 | 31.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.1%
Manufacturing
12.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.5%
Retail trade
8.7%
Professional & management
8.0%
Public administration
6.5%
Construction
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Other services
4.0%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.5% |
| Service | 21.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.2% |
| Production & transportation | 14.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.0% |
| Government | 22.1% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.6% |
| Carpool | 7.6% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 5.6% |
| Work from home | 3.8% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.8 |
Poverty
All people
13.3%
Under 18 years
22.7%
18 and over
10.4%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
23.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.4% |
| Retirement income | 23.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| High blood pressure | 32.2% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 23.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.6% |
| Binge drinking | 18.9% |
| No physical activity | 23.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.9% |
| Depression | 19.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 15.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.1% |
| Visited dentist | 61.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.5% |
| Teeth loss | 15.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,268 | 9.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 38.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.3% |
| Public insurance | 32.3% |
| No insurance | 8.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,066 | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 153 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 61 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 92 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,865 | 97.7% |
| Born in same state | 16,630 | 96.4% |
| Born in different state | 12,374 | 71.7% |
| Foreign born | 235 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 392 | 2.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 144 | 36.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,061 | 11.9% |
| Arab | 2,060 | 11.9% |
| Italian | 1,789 | 10.4% |
| English | 152 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 112 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 80 | 0.5% |
| German | 57 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 22 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.5% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67042
What city is ZIP code 67042 in?
ZIP code 67042 is primarily assigned to El Dorado, Kansas.
What county is ZIP code 67042 in?
ZIP code 67042 falls within Butler County, Kansas.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 67042?
The median home value in ZIP code 67042 is $119,300.
Does ZIP code 67042 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 67042 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 67042?
ZIP code 67042 has an estimated population of 17,257 residents, with a density of 67 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 67042?
The median household income in ZIP code 67042 is $54,792, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 67042 in?
ZIP code 67042 observes the CST timezone.