67844 ZIP Code — Fowler, KS

Meade County, Kansas

ZIP code 67844 is located in Fowler, Kansas, within Meade County. It covers approximately 235.86 square miles and serves a population of 697 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.

About ZIP code 67844

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 $120,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $53,095. 44% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

697

population

235.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

67844 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 67844

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 67844. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fowler	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

67864 Meade (10.2 mi) 67841 Ensign (17.2 mi) 67869 Plains (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	697
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	235.86 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.3581
Longitude	-100.1998
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	52.3%	39.8%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	41.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	14.3%	21.0%
Over $200k	3.5%	4.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

697

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$53,095

Median household income

$32,461

Per capita income

$120,500

Median home value

$891

Median monthly rent

63.0%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

273

Housing units

31.9%

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	155	22.2%
18 and over	542	77.8%
65 and over	187	26.8%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.3%

Two or more races 5.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Other race 3.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	616	84.3%
Two or more races	42	5.7%
Hispanic or Latino	34	4.7%
Other race	25	3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.3%	39.8%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	41.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	14.3%	21.0%
Over $200k	3.5%	4.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 22.9%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	22.9%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$53,095

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%

$50k–$100k 25.0%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 23.4%

$200k–$300k 14.1%

$300k–$500k 1.6%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,500
Median rent / month	$891
Owner occupied	63.0%
Renter occupied	37.0%
Vacant	23.4%
Single-family detached	90.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.2%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	0.3%
1990–1999	2.9%
1980–1989	1.6%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	16.0%
1940–1949	16.3%
1939 or earlier	34.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	30.8%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	37.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.6%
Electricity	4.5%
Propane / LP gas	20.5%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	107	36.6%
Cohabiting couple	14	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	96	32.9%
Female householder, no spouse	75	25.7%
Households with children under 18	74	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	124	42.5%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.2%	17.5%
Married	44.1%	46.0%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	9.7%	13.9%
Divorced	32.6%	22.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 20.7%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 15.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	31.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	9.9%
Kindergarten	19	10.4%
Elementary school	72	39.6%
High school	43	23.6%
College / grad school	30	16.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Agriculture & mining 16.2%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Transportation & utilities 11.2%

Construction 8.7%

Other services 8.1%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Retail trade 3.4%

Public administration 2.0%

Information 1.1%

Professional & management 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.5%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	12.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.7%
Carpool	19.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.6%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.6

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 15.1%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 41.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.8%
Retirement income	26.0%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	9.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	59.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	27.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.8%
Public insurance	38.3%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	7.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	671	96.3%
Spanish	34	5.1%
Other Indo-European	34	5.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	663	95.1%
Born in same state	663	95.1%
Born in different state	420	60.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	34	4.9%
Not a US citizen	19	55.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	70	10%
Italian	69	9.9%
Arab	27	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	9	1.3%
Dutch	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67844

What city is ZIP code 67844 in?

ZIP code 67844 is primarily assigned to Fowler, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67844 in?

ZIP code 67844 falls within Meade County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 67844 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 67844 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 67844 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 67844 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 67844?

The median home value in ZIP code 67844 is $120,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 67844?

ZIP code 67844 has an estimated population of 697 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 67844 in?

ZIP code 67844 observes the CST timezone.