67601 ZIP Code — Hays, KS
Ellis County, Kansas
ZIP code 67601 is located in Hays, Kansas, within Ellis County. It covers approximately 359.81 square miles and serves a population of 24,045 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.
About ZIP code 67601
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $209,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $56,845.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
24,045
population
359.81
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
67601 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 67601
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 67601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hays | Acceptable |
| Hays | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 24,045 |
| Population density | 67 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 20 |
| County FIPS | 051 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 359.81 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.8781 |
| Longitude | -99.3570 |
| 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 | 46.2% | 44.7% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.0% | 32.3% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.9% | 20.1% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
24,045
Population
67
People per sq mi
31.9
Median age
$56,845
Median household income
$34,337
Per capita income
$209,600
Median home value
$861
Median monthly rent
59.1%
Home ownership
16.2%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
6,948
Housing units
41.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
571
Under 5
573
607
5–9
610
789
10–14
793
1,133
15–19
1,138
1,780
20–24
1,787
1,565
25–34
1,572
1,404
35–44
1,409
1,053
45–54
1,057
556
55–59
558
700
60–64
702
1,074
65–74
1,078
439
75–84
441
327
85+
329
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,551 | 18.9% |
| 18 and over | 19,494 | 81.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,688 | 15.3% |
| Median age | 31.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.4%
Hispanic or Latino
4.2%
Two or more races
4%
Other race
2.1%
Asian
1.7%
Black or African American
1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,679 | 86.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,052 | 4.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,014 | 4% |
| Other race | 532 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 421 | 1.7% |
| Black or African American | 312 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 31 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.2% | 44.7% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.0% | 32.3% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.9% | 20.1% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
6.0%
$15k–$25k
10.4%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
15.5%
$50k–$75k
15.6%
$75k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
17.1%
$150k–$200k
7.6%
$200k+
3.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.6% |
| $200k+ | 3.4% |
| Median income | $56,845 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.5%
$50k–$100k
6.2%
$100k–$150k
12.7%
$150k–$200k
23.4%
$200k–$300k
29.0%
$300k–$500k
18.3%
$500k–$1M
5.1%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $209,600 |
| Median rent / month | $861 |
| Owner occupied | 59.1% |
| Renter occupied | 40.9% |
| Vacant | 9.6% |
| Single-family detached | 67.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.2% |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 14.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% |
| 3 or more | 25.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.7% |
| Electricity | 28.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.9% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,505 | 45.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 670 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,238 | 22.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,553 | 25.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,714 | 27.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,643 | 26.5% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.0% | 35.0% |
| Married | 45.0% | 46.5% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.4%
HS graduate
26.7%
Some college, no degree
18.7%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
25.1%
Graduate / professional
16.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 433 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 402 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,011 | 24.2% |
| High school | 1,161 | 14.0% |
| College / grad school | 4,292 | 51.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.7%
Retail trade
11.9%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Professional & management
5.8%
Construction
5.5%
Agriculture & mining
4.3%
Manufacturing
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Other services
2.7%
Information
2.6%
Public administration
2.6%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.1% |
| Service | 20.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.2% |
| Production & transportation | 9.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.7% |
| Government | 20.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.5% |
| Carpool | 8.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 7.2% |
| Work from home | 5.4% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.1 |
Poverty
All people
16.2%
Under 18 years
9.9%
18 and over
17.7%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
36.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.2% |
| Retirement income | 17.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.9% |
| High blood pressure | 27.7% |
| High cholesterol | 30.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 20.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 20.3% |
| No physical activity | 20.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Depression | 19.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 14.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.2% |
| Visited dentist | 65.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.4% |
| Teeth loss | 12.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 853 | 4.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 and over | 34.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.5% |
| Public insurance | 25.8% |
| No insurance | 6.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,901 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 297 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 196 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 90 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,250 | 96.7% |
| Born in same state | 23,162 | 96.3% |
| Born in different state | 18,425 | 76.6% |
| Foreign born | 88 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 795 | 3.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 287 | 36.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,869 | 11.9% |
| French | 1,802 | 7.5% |
| Arab | 1,043 | 4.3% |
| English | 181 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 168 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 166 | 0.7% |
| German | 113 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 78 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.4% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67601
What city is ZIP code 67601 in?
ZIP code 67601 is primarily assigned to Hays, Kansas.
What county is ZIP code 67601 in?
ZIP code 67601 falls within Ellis County, Kansas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67601?
16% of residents in ZIP code 67601 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 67601?
ZIP code 67601 has an estimated population of 24,045 residents, with a density of 67 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 67601?
The median household income in ZIP code 67601 is $56,845, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 67601?
The median home value in ZIP code 67601 is $209,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 67601 in?
ZIP code 67601 observes the CST timezone.