Elk County, KS ZIP Codes
Kansas (KS) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
2,441
population (2021)
-15.3%
pop change since 2010
20049
FIPS code
Elk County ZIP code map
About Elk County
Elk County is located in Kansas and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 2,441 as of 2021,
a decrease of
15.3% from 2,882 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Elk County is 20049.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 2,441 |
| 2010 population | 2,882 |
| Change | -15.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| FIPS code | 20049 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Elk County
ZIP codes for Elk County, KS (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67345 | Elk Falls | Elk | View map |
| 67346 | Grenola | Elk | View map |
| 67349 | Howard | Elk | View map |
| 67352 | Longton | Elk | View map |
| 67353 | Moline | Elk | View map |
Demographics & statistics
2,298
Population
50.5
Median age
$54,688
Median household income
$29,365
Per capita income
$61,840
Median home value
$471
Median monthly rent
81.1%
Home ownership
13.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
1,261
Housing units
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
56
Under 5
47
64
5–9
54
104
10–14
87
58
15–19
48
42
20–24
35
93
25–34
78
119
35–44
100
140
45–54
118
87
55–59
74
133
60–64
112
204
65–74
172
101
75–84
86
47
85+
39
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Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 498 | 18.6% |
| 18 and over | 1,800 | 81.4% |
| 65 and over | 649 | 33.1% |
| Median age | 50.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.3%
Two or more races
4.8%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
Other race
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Asian
0.5%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,132 | 91.3% |
| Two or more races | 113 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 21 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
7.5%
$15k–$25k
12.1%
$25k–$35k
10.7%
$35k–$50k
10.4%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
15.6%
$100k–$150k
16.5%
$150k–$200k
1.7%
$200k+
1.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.7% |
| $200k+ | 1.7% |
| Median income | $54,688 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
45.8%
$50k–$100k
20.7%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
4.4%
$200k–$300k
9.0%
$300k–$500k
3.7%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $61,840 |
| Median rent / month | $471 |
| Owner occupied | 81.1% |
| Renter occupied | 18.9% |
| Vacant | 35.2% |
| Single-family detached | 82.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 13.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.29 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 33.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% |
| 3 or more | 35.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 55.3% |
| Electricity | 20.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.0% |
| Wood | 10.0% |
| Solar | 1.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 554 | 57.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 48 | 3.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 159 | 17.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 237 | 20.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 234 | 19.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 444 | 49.7% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 20.1% | 10.9% |
| Married | 59.1% | 62.5% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 11.3% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 14.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
9.0%
HS graduate
32.4%
Some college, no degree
24.8%
Associate's degree
8.1%
Bachelor's degree
13.9%
Graduate / professional
8.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 39 | 14.2% |
| Kindergarten | 24 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school | 233 | 45.1% |
| High school | 114 | 24.1% |
| College / grad school | 78 | 13.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
37.4%
Agriculture & mining
12.0%
Manufacturing
6.9%
Retail trade
6.5%
Construction
6.1%
Professional & management
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Other services
5.0%
Public administration
4.9%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.1%
Information
0.8%
Wholesale trade
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.6% |
| Service | 16.7% |
| Sales & office | 15.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.9% |
| Production & transportation | 9.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 62.9% |
| Government | 27.9% |
| Self-employed | 9.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.6% |
| Carpool | 11.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.5% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 36.7 |
Poverty
All people
13.9%
Under 18 years
13.4%
18 and over
13.4%
Married-couple families
6.1%
Female-led households
22.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 58.2% |
| Retirement income | 33.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 44.0% |
| High cholesterol | 41.0% |
| Heart disease | 10.5% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 34.0% |
| Kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.6% |
| Cancer | 9.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.1% |
| No physical activity | 30.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 13.8% |
| No health insurance | 15.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.4% |
| Visited dentist | 58.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 18.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 181 | 10.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 24.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 23.8% |
| 65 and over | 37.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.6% |
| Public insurance | 53.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,195 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 36 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 24 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 8 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,282 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 2,276 | 98.9% |
| Born in different state | 1,522 | 65.8% |
| Foreign born | 6 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 16 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 9 | 41.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 323 | 14.1% |
| Arab | 278 | 12.1% |
| Italian | 256 | 11.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 19 | 0.8% |
| German | 17 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 8 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.2% |
| Internet access | 84.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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