67449 ZIP Code — Herington, KS

Dickinson County, Kansas

ZIP code 67449 is located in Herington, Kansas, within Dickinson County. It covers approximately 161.63 square miles and serves a population of 2,658 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 67449

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 $83,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $63,821. 39% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 67449 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,658
population
161.63
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
67449 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 67449

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 67449. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Herington Acceptable
Herington Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
66859 Lost Springs (9 mi) 66838 Burdick (9 mi) 66872 White City (9.7 mi) 67475 Ramona (10.7 mi) 67492 Woodbine (11 mi) 67451 Hope (12.5 mi) 66873 Wilsey (12.6 mi) 66858 Lincolnville (14 mi) 67441 Enterprise (17.7 mi) 66846 Council Grove (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,658
Population density 16 / sq mi
State FIPS 20
County FIPS 041
Geography
Land area 161.63 sq mi
Water area 1.41 sq mi
Latitude 38.6747
Longitude -96.8929
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 47.0% 46.4% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 40.0% 33.9% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 10.0% 15.9% 21.0%
Over $200k 3.0% 3.8% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,658
Population
16
People per sq mi
50.9
Median age
$63,821
Median household income
$39,524
Per capita income
$83,800
Median home value
$829
Median monthly rent
71.7%
Home ownership
12.6%
Poverty rate
0.6%
Unemployment
1,298
Housing units
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
83
Under 5
73
46
5–9
41
67
10–14
59
46
15–19
41
64
20–24
56
150
25–34
131
214
35–44
189
110
45–54
97
91
55–59
80
131
60–64
115
310
65–74
273
87
75–84
77
14
85+
13
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1842015.8%
18 and over2,23884.2%
65 and over77429.1%
Median age50.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.5%
Two or more races 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 2.5%
Black or African American 2.2%
Other race 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
GroupCount%
White2,19377.5%
Two or more races2649.3%
Hispanic or Latino1736.1%
Asian712.5%
Black or African American622.2%
Other race602.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native80.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.0% 46.4% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 40.0% 33.9% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 10.0% 15.9% 21.0%
Over $200k 3.0% 3.8% 5.7%
Under $10k 3.7%
$10k–$15k 3.2%
$15k–$25k 16.5%
$25k–$35k 3.7%
$35k–$50k 12.9%
$50k–$75k 18.9%
$75k–$100k 23.8%
$100k–$150k 12.1%
$150k–$200k 0.7%
$200k+ 4.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.7%
$10k–$15k3.2%
$15k–$25k16.5%
$25k–$35k3.7%
$35k–$50k12.9%
$50k–$75k18.9%
$75k–$100k23.8%
$100k–$150k12.1%
$150k–$200k0.7%
$200k+4.5%
Median income$63,821

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.6%
$50k–$100k 37.1%
$100k–$150k 16.0%
$150k–$200k 11.2%
$200k–$300k 7.9%
$300k–$500k 3.5%
$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$83,800
Median rent / month$829
Owner occupied71.7%
Renter occupied28.3%
Vacant19.0%
Single-family detached88.5%
Large apartment buildings1.8%
Mobile homes1.4%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.18

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.1%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20091.9%
1990–19990.3%
1980–19896.9%
1970–197914.0%
1960–19695.8%
1950–195918.2%
1940–19495.9%
1939 or earlier45.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom10.0%
2 bedrooms24.9%
3 bedrooms48.5%
4 bedrooms10.0%
5+ bedrooms6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.7%
1 vehicle30.0%
2 vehicles27.6%
3 or more36.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas71.3%
Electricity14.1%
Propane / LP gas13.0%
Fuel oil0.4%
Wood0.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family65548.0%
Cohabiting couple644.7%
Male householder, no spouse34825.5%
Female householder, no spouse29721.8%
Households with children under 1825018.3%
Households with seniors (65+)53138.9%
Average household size1.92

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married17.8%12.0%
Married62.6%57.6%
Separated4.2%2.3%
Widowed1.6%6.1%
Divorced13.7%21.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%
Some HS, no diploma 3.2%
HS graduate 37.7%
Some college, no degree 28.4%
Associate's degree 7.1%
Bachelor's degree 15.4%
Graduate / professional 6.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.3%
Bachelor's or higher22.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool4812.8%
Kindergarten359.3%
Elementary school10828.8%
High school12834.1%
College / grad school5614.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%
Manufacturing 11.4%
Construction 10.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%
Transportation & utilities 7.5%
Wholesale trade 6.4%
Agriculture & mining 6.3%
Public administration 6.0%
Retail trade 5.0%
Professional & management 4.5%
Finance & real estate 3.8%
Other services 2.7%
Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.5%
Service17.3%
Sales & office22.4%
Natural resources & construction13.1%
Production & transportation14.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.0%
Government21.6%
Self-employed7.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.1%
Carpool6.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.3%
Work from home3.0%
Other means3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)27.7

Poverty

All people 12.6%
Under 18 years 19.5%
18 and over 11.3%
Married-couple families 7.3%
Female-led households 13.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.1%
Retirement income27.3%
Supplemental Security3.4%
Cash public assistance3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP9.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.2%
High blood pressure39.7%
High cholesterol36.2%
Diabetes13.4%
Heart disease9.3%
Stroke4.4%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis31.0%
Kidney disease4.0%
Pulmonary disease9.8%
Cancer8.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.1%
Binge drinking15.5%
No physical activity29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.2%
Depression19.8%
Fair or poor health19.4%
Poor mental health14.7%
Poor physical health13.4%
No health insurance16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.2%
Visited dentist54.7%
Cholesterol screening87.6%
Teeth loss19.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans35916.4%
Disability%
Any disability18.2%
Under 187.4%
18–64 years17.2%
65 and over26.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.6%
Public insurance48.7%
No insurance4.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,50294.1%
Spanish140.6%
Other Indo-European140.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,60297.9%
Born in same state2,53295.3%
Born in different state1,54758.2%
Foreign born702.6%
Naturalized citizen562.1%
Not a US citizen56100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian40515.2%
French31511.9%
Arab1445.4%
AncestryCount%
English80.3%
Polish50.2%
Irish40.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access51.3%
Internet access97.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67449

What city is ZIP code 67449 in?

ZIP code 67449 is primarily assigned to Herington, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67449 in?

ZIP code 67449 falls within Dickinson County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 67449 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 67449 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 67449 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 67449 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 67449 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 67449 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 67449?

The median home value in ZIP code 67449 is $83,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 67449 in?

ZIP code 67449 observes the CST timezone.

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