67349 ZIP Code — Howard, KS

Elk County, Kansas

ZIP code 67349 is located in Howard, Kansas, within Elk County. It covers approximately 234.67 square miles and serves a population of 779 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.

About ZIP code 67349

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 $84,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,071. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 41% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 67349 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

779

population

234.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

67349 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 67349

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 67349. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Howard	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

67345 Elk Falls (10.3 mi) 67352 Longton (11.6 mi) 67137 Severy (12.3 mi) 67353 Moline (12.6 mi) 67047 Fall River (12.6 mi) 67346 Grenola (12.8 mi) 67122 Piedmont (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	779
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	234.67 sq mi
Water area	2.32 sq mi
Latitude	37.5082
Longitude	-96.2252
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	620

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.9%	52.1%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	31.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	14.0%	21.0%
Over $200k	5.9%	2.2%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

779

Population

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$61,071

Median household income

$37,290

Per capita income

$84,800

Median home value

$508

Median monthly rent

80.4%

Home ownership

23.7%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

451

Housing units

26.5%

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	215	27.6%
18 and over	564	72.4%
65 and over	181	23.2%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Two or more races 4.1%

Asian 0.6%

Black or African American 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	740	94.9%
Two or more races	32	4.1%
Asian	5	0.6%
Black or African American	2	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.9%	52.1%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	31.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	14.0%	21.0%
Over $200k	5.9%	2.2%	5.7%

Under $10k 9.7%

$10k–$15k 10.5%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.7%
$10k–$15k	10.5%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$61,071

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.8%

$50k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 13.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,800
Median rent / month	$508
Owner occupied	80.4%
Renter occupied	19.6%
Vacant	27.4%
Single-family detached	76.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	1.0%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	18.6%
1950–1959	17.7%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	27.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	12.7%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	51.5%
4 bedrooms	2.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	34.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.1%
Electricity	19.4%
Propane / LP gas	19.1%
Wood	6.0%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	183	47.9%
Cohabiting couple	28	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	70	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	101	26.4%
Households with children under 18	122	31.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	150	39.3%
Average household size	2.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.1%	12.8%
Married	52.2%	56.1%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	13.3%	10.4%
Divorced	18.4%	19.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 33.2%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.1%
Bachelor's or higher	26.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.4%
Kindergarten	14	6.5%
Elementary school	122	56.7%
High school	46	21.4%
College / grad school	30	14.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.3%

Agriculture & mining 17.4%

Public administration 11.0%

Retail trade 8.2%

Professional & management 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Other services 4.1%

Manufacturing 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Construction 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.9%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	9.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	49.8%
Government	43.5%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 23.7%

Under 18 years 29.8%

18 and over 21.3%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 56.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.1%
Retirement income	33.5%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	34.1%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.4%
Under 18	12.6%
18–64 years	23.6%
65 and over	44.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.5%
Public insurance	48.4%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	746	95.8%
Spanish	22	2.9%
Other Indo-European	20	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	773	99.2%
Born in same state	772	99.1%
Born in different state	521	66.9%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.8%
Not a US citizen	2	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	96	12.3%
Arab	89	11.4%
Italian	63	8.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	5	0.6%
German	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.0%
Internet access	78.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67349

What city is ZIP code 67349 in?

ZIP code 67349 is primarily assigned to Howard, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67349 in?

ZIP code 67349 falls within Elk County, Kansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67349?

24% of residents in ZIP code 67349 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 67349 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 67349 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 67349 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 67349 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 67349?

The median home value in ZIP code 67349 is $84,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 67349 in?

ZIP code 67349 observes the CST timezone.