67526 ZIP Code — Ellinwood, KS

Barton County, Kansas

ZIP code 67526 is located in Ellinwood, Kansas, within Barton County. It covers approximately 216.18 square miles and serves a population of 2,771 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.

About ZIP code 67526

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 $101,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $52,739. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 41% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 67526 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,771

population

216.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

67526 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 67526

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 67526. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ellinwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

67524 Chase (12 mi) 67530 Great Bend (12.5 mi) 67427 Bushton (12.8 mi) 67525 Claflin (13 mi) 67573 Raymond (14.1 mi) 67512 Alden (17.7 mi) 67544 Hoisington (18.4 mi) 67450 Holyrood (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,771
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	216.18 sq mi
Water area	2.59 sq mi
Latitude	38.3778
Longitude	-98.5902
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	51.8%	51.5%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	30.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	15.8%	21.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,771

Population

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$52,739

Median household income

$27,017

Per capita income

$101,600

Median home value

$678

Median monthly rent

73.8%

Home ownership

17.6%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

938

Housing units

20.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

119

10–14

123

15–19

20–24

107

25–34

110

187

35–44

193

45–54

55–59

60–64

201

65–74

206

104

75–84

106

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	660	23.8%
18 and over	2,111	76.2%
65 and over	702	25.3%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Two or more races 3.7%

Other race 1.5%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,616	89.9%
Hispanic or Latino	140	4.8%
Two or more races	107	3.7%
Other race	45	1.5%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.8%	51.5%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	30.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	15.8%	21.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 18.4%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	18.4%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	12.5%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$52,739

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.4%

$50k–$100k 40.1%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 12.1%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,600
Median rent / month	$678
Owner occupied	73.8%
Renter occupied	26.2%
Vacant	14.8%
Single-family detached	86.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.9%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	21.5%
1940–1949	18.1%
1939 or earlier	23.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	29.3%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	37.5%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.2%
Electricity	23.5%
Propane / LP gas	8.3%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	444	43.2%
Cohabiting couple	33	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	158	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	393	38.2%
Households with children under 18	268	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	411	40.0%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	18.4%
Married	52.6%	46.0%
Separated	0.7%	6.2%
Widowed	4.3%	19.9%
Divorced	12.7%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 28.3%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 9.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	2.1%
Kindergarten	31	5.5%
Elementary school	340	60.3%
High school	135	23.9%
College / grad school	46	8.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.6%

Agriculture & mining 11.3%

Construction 8.7%

Retail trade 8.7%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Other services 5.4%

Professional & management 4.3%

Public administration 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.1%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	18.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.5%
Government	24.0%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.2%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.3

Poverty

All people 17.6%

Under 18 years 18.3%

18 and over 17.4%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 40.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.5%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	170	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	24.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.9%
Public insurance	37.5%
No insurance	13.8%
Uninsured under 19	7.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,614	94.3%
Spanish	45	1.7%
Other Indo-European	45	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,716	98.0%
Born in same state	2,676	96.6%
Born in different state	2,213	79.9%
Foreign born	40	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	55	2.0%
Not a US citizen	55	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	407	14.7%
Italian	228	8.2%
Arab	126	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	30	1.1%
Polish	17	0.6%
Dutch	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67526

What city is ZIP code 67526 in?

ZIP code 67526 is primarily assigned to Ellinwood, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67526 in?

ZIP code 67526 falls within Barton County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 67526 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 67526 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67526?

18% of residents in ZIP code 67526 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 67526 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 67526 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 67526?

The median home value in ZIP code 67526 is $101,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 67526 in?

ZIP code 67526 observes the CST timezone.