67738 ZIP Code — Grinnell, KS

Gove County, Kansas

ZIP code 67738 is located in Grinnell, Kansas, within Gove County. It covers approximately 261.60 square miles and serves a population of 549 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 67738

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,765. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 46% 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 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 67738 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

549

population

261.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

67738 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 67738

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 67738. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grinnell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

67748 Oakley (11.4 mi) 67736 Gove (11.7 mi) 67737 Grainfield (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	549
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	261.60 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	38.9165
Longitude	-100.6860
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	785

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.8%	45.3%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	31.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	20.2%	21.0%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.5%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

549

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$66,765

Median household income

$34,098

Per capita income

$108,200

Median home value

$715

Median monthly rent

84.5%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

203

Housing units

23.6%

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	149	27.1%
18 and over	400	72.9%
65 and over	145	26.4%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Black or African American 1.3%

Asian 0.7%

Two or more races 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	532	96.6%
Black or African American	7	1.3%
Asian	4	0.7%
Two or more races	4	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.4%
Other race	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.8%	45.3%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	31.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	20.2%	21.0%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.5%	5.7%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 27.5%

$75k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	27.5%
$75k–$100k	7.5%
$100k–$150k	22.5%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$66,765

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.8%

$50k–$100k 33.1%

$100k–$150k 24.9%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k–$300k 15.4%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,200
Median rent / month	$715
Owner occupied	84.5%
Renter occupied	15.5%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	95.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	2.6%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	2.1%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	20.5%
1950–1959	11.5%
1940–1949	16.2%
1939 or earlier	20.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	16.7%
3 bedrooms	31.2%
4 bedrooms	38.0%
5+ bedrooms	10.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	17.5%
2 vehicles	34.5%
3 or more	46.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.0%
Electricity	9.0%
Propane / LP gas	28.5%
Wood	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	130	65.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	34	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	36	18.0%
Households with children under 18	54	27.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	86	43.0%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.3%	8.5%
Married	62.2%	76.6%
Separated	1.3%	0.0%
Widowed	2.2%	8.5%
Divorced	6.1%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 29.4%

Some college, no degree 29.1%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 19.0%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	23.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	19.1%
Kindergarten	7	5.1%
Elementary school	57	41.9%
High school	37	27.2%
College / grad school	9	6.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Agriculture & mining 22.7%

Construction 10.3%

Wholesale trade 7.1%

Professional & management 6.0%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Retail trade 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Public administration 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Other services 2.8%

Information 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.6%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	9.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	22.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.4%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	14.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.3%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 1.3%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.0%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	3.9%
65 and over	29.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.5%
Public insurance	38.4%
No insurance	0.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	507	92.3%
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)	538	98.0%
Born in same state	532	96.9%
Born in different state	425	77.4%
Foreign born	6	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	11	2.0%
Not a US citizen	4	36.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	52	9.5%
Arab	39	7.1%
Italian	27	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	4	0.7%
English	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67738

What city is ZIP code 67738 in?

ZIP code 67738 is primarily assigned to Grinnell, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67738 in?

ZIP code 67738 falls within Gove County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 67738 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 67738 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 67738 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 67738 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 67738 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 67738 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 67738 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 67738 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 67738 in?

ZIP code 67738 observes the CST timezone.