67344 ZIP Code — Elk City, KS

Montgomery County, Kansas

ZIP code 67344 is located in Elk City, Kansas, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 167.00 square miles and serves a population of 716 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.

About ZIP code 67344

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 $92,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,458. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 67344 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

716
population
167.00
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
67344 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 67344

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City Status
Elk City Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
67301 Independence (8.9 mi) 67352 Longton (9.4 mi) 67347 Havana (14.2 mi) 66736 Fredonia (16.3 mi) 67345 Elk Falls (16.7 mi) 66757 Neodesha (16.9 mi) 67361 Sedan (18.4 mi) 67333 Caney (18.6 mi) 67335 Cherryvale (18.7 mi) 67355 Niotaze (20 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 716
Population density 4 / sq mi
State FIPS 20
County FIPS 125
Geography
Land area 167.00 sq mi
Water area 1.56 sq mi
Latitude 37.3291
Longitude -95.9149
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 60.3% 54.3% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 21.6% 31.1% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 16.4% 12.1% 21.0%
Over $200k 1.7% 2.6% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

716
Population
4
People per sq mi
44.1
Median age
$51,458
Median household income
$25,915
Per capita income
$92,900
Median home value
$864
Median monthly rent
78.6%
Home ownership
28.4%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
322
Housing units
8.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
28
Under 5
22
22
5–9
18
27
10–14
22
19
15–19
15
34
20–24
27
37
25–34
30
39
35–44
31
47
45–54
39
22
55–59
17
28
60–64
23
44
65–74
35
45
75–84
36
5
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1816723.3%
18 and over54976.7%
65 and over16923.6%
Median age44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.3%
Two or more races 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Other race 0.5%
GroupCount%
White62385.3%
Two or more races8411.5%
Hispanic or Latino141.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander50.7%
Other race40.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 60.3% 54.3% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 21.6% 31.1% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 16.4% 12.1% 21.0%
Over $200k 1.7% 2.6% 5.7%
Under $10k 11.3%
$10k–$15k 6.7%
$15k–$25k 10.9%
$25k–$35k 7.1%
$35k–$50k 10.9%
$50k–$75k 19.7%
$75k–$100k 12.6%
$100k–$150k 13.9%
$150k–$200k 4.6%
$200k+ 2.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k11.3%
$10k–$15k6.7%
$15k–$25k10.9%
$25k–$35k7.1%
$35k–$50k10.9%
$50k–$75k19.7%
$75k–$100k12.6%
$100k–$150k13.9%
$150k–$200k4.6%
$200k+2.1%
Median income$51,458

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.9%
$50k–$100k 25.7%
$100k–$150k 17.1%
$150k–$200k 15.5%
$200k–$300k 9.1%
$300k–$500k 3.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$92,900
Median rent / month$864
Owner occupied78.6%
Renter occupied21.4%
Vacant36.2%
Single-family detached78.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes20.6%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.94

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.2%
2000–200914.7%
1990–19998.3%
1980–19899.7%
1970–197910.5%
1960–19691.9%
1950–19594.6%
1940–19491.6%
1939 or earlier45.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.2%
1 bedroom0.8%
2 bedrooms32.2%
3 bedrooms42.6%
4 bedrooms14.2%
5+ bedrooms7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.0%
1 vehicle17.6%
2 vehicles33.6%
3 or more40.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas34.5%
Electricity16.4%
Propane / LP gas45.4%
Wood3.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family13456.3%
Cohabiting couple83.4%
Male householder, no spouse5824.4%
Female householder, no spouse3816.0%
Households with children under 186627.7%
Households with seniors (65+)9238.7%
Average household size3.01

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.1%6.5%
Married47.9%75.2%
Separated3.2%4.6%
Widowed1.3%6.9%
Divorced16.5%6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%
Some HS, no diploma 7.3%
HS graduate 31.3%
Some college, no degree 38.6%
Associate's degree 11.6%
Bachelor's degree 6.6%
Graduate / professional 2.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.2%
Bachelor's or higher8.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool32.2%
Kindergarten128.8%
Elementary school7554.7%
High school2820.4%
College / grad school1913.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.1%
Education & healthcare 19.1%
Agriculture & mining 15.6%
Construction 9.5%
Retail trade 8.4%
Other services 6.9%
Public administration 5.3%
Finance & real estate 5.0%
Transportation & utilities 4.6%
Professional & management 3.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%
Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.0%
Service16.8%
Sales & office18.3%
Natural resources & construction15.6%
Production & transportation23.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.4%
Government11.5%
Self-employed9.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.6%
Carpool11.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.3%
Work from home2.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)27.3

Poverty

All people 28.4%
Under 18 years 47.9%
18 and over 22.4%
Married-couple families 15.7%
Female-led households 58.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.4%
Retirement income24.8%
Supplemental Security5.9%
Cash public assistance1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP9.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.6%
High blood pressure40.6%
High cholesterol40.5%
Diabetes13.4%
Heart disease8.9%
Stroke3.9%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis29.9%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease8.8%
Cancer8.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.2%
Binge drinking15.1%
No physical activity26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.0%
Depression19.3%
Fair or poor health16.3%
Poor mental health13.4%
Poor physical health12.2%
No health insurance13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.5%
Visited dentist60.3%
Cholesterol screening90.2%
Teeth loss15.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans264.7%
Disability%
Any disability18.4%
Under 183.6%
18–64 years18.4%
65 and over33.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance67.3%
Public insurance44.7%
No insurance12.7%
Uninsured under 194.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only66693.0%
Spanish50.8%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages50.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)70298.0%
Born in same state67293.9%
Born in different state40556.6%
Foreign born304.2%
Naturalized citizen142.0%
Not a US citizen964.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French7310.2%
Arab486.7%
AncestryCount%
Italian415.7%
English101.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access33.2%
Internet access93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67344

What city is ZIP code 67344 in?

ZIP code 67344 is primarily assigned to Elk City, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67344 in?

ZIP code 67344 falls within Montgomery County, Kansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67344?

28% of residents in ZIP code 67344 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 67344?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 67344 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 67344 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 67344?

The median home value in ZIP code 67344 is $92,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 67344 in?

ZIP code 67344 observes the CST timezone.

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