67842 ZIP Code — Ford, KS

Ford County, Kansas

ZIP code 67842 is located in Ford, Kansas, within Ford County. It covers approximately 166.60 square miles and serves a population of 404 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.

About ZIP code 67842

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 $144,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $98,542. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

404

population

166.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

67842 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 67842

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 67842. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ford	Acceptable
Ford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

67834 Bucklin (7.2 mi) 67865 Minneola (12.1 mi) 67843 Fort Dodge (12.9 mi) 67876 Spearville (13.8 mi) 67801 Dodge City (14.8 mi) 67882 Wright (15.9 mi) 67109 Mullinville (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	404
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	166.60 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	37.5862
Longitude	-99.7777
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	37.3%	45.7%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	33.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	17.2%	21.0%
Over $200k	5.3%	3.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

404

Population

People per sq mi

40.0

Median age

$98,542

Median household income

$44,039

Per capita income

$144,100

Median home value

$722

Median monthly rent

71.5%

Home ownership

1.2%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

157

Housing units

24.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	85	21.0%
18 and over	319	79.0%
65 and over	77	19.1%
Median age	40.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%

Two or more races 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	388	96%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	2.2%
Two or more races	7	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.3%	45.7%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	33.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	17.2%	21.0%
Over $200k	5.3%	3.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 1.8%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 4.2%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 30.9%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 8.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	1.8%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	4.2%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	20.0%
$100k–$150k	30.9%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	8.5%
Median income	$98,542

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.4%

$50k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 10.2%

$300k–$500k 19.5%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,100
Median rent / month	$722
Owner occupied	71.5%
Renter occupied	28.5%
Vacant	19.1%
Single-family detached	77.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	0.5%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	14.2%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	42.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	26.5%
3 bedrooms	40.2%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	14.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	42.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.1%
Electricity	18.8%
Propane / LP gas	24.8%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	3.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	101	61.2%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	41	24.8%
Female householder, no spouse	20	12.1%
Households with children under 18	32	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	58	35.2%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.9%	12.6%
Married	50.7%	73.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	9.2%
Divorced	6.5%	4.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 17.9%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.1%
Bachelor's or higher	24.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	10.1%
Kindergarten	12	12.1%
Elementary school	43	43.4%
High school	24	24.2%
College / grad school	10	10.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 18.5%

Education & healthcare 16.2%

Wholesale trade 15.0%

Public administration 10.0%

Retail trade 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Construction 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Other services 2.3%

Professional & management 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.2%
Service	23.1%
Sales & office	12.3%
Natural resources & construction	25.8%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.0%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 1.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.9%
Retirement income	17.6%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	24.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	24.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.7%
Public insurance	32.9%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	399	98.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	398	98.5%
Born in same state	398	98.5%
Born in different state	307	76.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	1.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	34	8.4%
Arab	25	6.2%
Dutch	16	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	10	2.5%
English	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	86.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67842

What city is ZIP code 67842 in?

ZIP code 67842 is primarily assigned to Ford, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67842 in?

ZIP code 67842 falls within Ford County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 67842 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 67842 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 67842?

The median home value in ZIP code 67842 is $144,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 67842?

ZIP code 67842 has an estimated population of 404 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 67842?

The median household income in ZIP code 67842 is $98,542, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 67842 in?

ZIP code 67842 observes the CST timezone.