67843 ZIP Code — Fort Dodge, KS

Ford County, Kansas

ZIP code 67843 is located in Fort Dodge, Kansas, within Ford County. It covers approximately 0.16 square miles and serves a population of 134 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.

134

population

0.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

67843 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 67843

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 67843. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Dodge	Acceptable
Fort Dodge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

67801 Dodge City (4.7 mi) 67882 Wright (5.5 mi) 67876 Spearville (11.1 mi) 67842 Ford (12.9 mi) 67834 Bucklin (18 mi) 67841 Ensign (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	134
Population density	838 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	0.16 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.7250
Longitude	-99.9360
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	96.5%	45.7%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	3.5%	33.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.2%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

134

Population

838

People per sq mi

75.0

Median age

$38,452

Median household income

$30,728

Per capita income

Median home value

$880

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

25.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	134	100.0%
65 and over	119	88.8%
Median age	75.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Asian 1.5%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	130	97%
Asian	2	1.5%
Two or more races	2	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	96.5%	45.7%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	3.5%	33.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.2%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	5.7%

$15k–$25k 17.6%

$25k–$35k 21.6%

$35k–$50k 50.0%

$50k–$75k 10.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	17.6%
$25k–$35k	21.6%
$35k–$50k	50.0%
$50k–$75k	10.8%
Median income	$38,452

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$880
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	11.9%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	11.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	20.2%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	41.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.9%
1 bedroom	29.8%
2 bedrooms	58.3%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	78.4%
2 vehicles	10.8%
3 or more	10.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.2%
Electricity	37.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6	8.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	64	86.5%
Female householder, no spouse	4	5.4%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	67	90.5%
Average household size	1.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.6%	0.0%
Married	12.6%	60.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.9%	40.0%
Divorced	63.9%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 16.4%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 25.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.1%
Bachelor's or higher	25.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 50.0%

Other services 50.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	50.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	90.5%
Retirement income	60.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	65.0%
High cholesterol	51.4%
Diabetes	23.7%
Heart disease	23.3%
Stroke	9.5%
Asthma	7.3%
Arthritis	47.3%
Kidney disease	7.6%
Pulmonary disease	16.4%
Cancer	15.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	8.1%
No physical activity	42.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.1%
Depression	12.6%
Fair or poor health	28.7%
Poor mental health	8.7%
Poor physical health	17.7%
No health insurance	19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.5%
Visited dentist	52.6%
Cholesterol screening	95.4%
Teeth loss	25.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	116	86.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	55.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	100.0%
65 and over	50.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	91.3%
Public insurance	100.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	134	100.0%
Spanish	2	1.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	1.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	118	88.1%
Born in same state	118	88.1%
Born in different state	70	52.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	11.9%
Not a US citizen	16	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	23	17.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	8	6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	55.2%
Internet access	75.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67843

What city is ZIP code 67843 in?

ZIP code 67843 is primarily assigned to Fort Dodge, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67843 in?

ZIP code 67843 falls within Ford County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 67843 have an older population?

89% of residents in ZIP code 67843 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 67843 have a large veteran population?

87% of civilians in ZIP code 67843 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 67843 have a large retiree population?

91% of households in ZIP code 67843 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 67843?

The median household income in ZIP code 67843 is $38,452, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 67843 in?

ZIP code 67843 observes the CST timezone.