67740 ZIP Code — Hoxie, KS

Sheridan County, Kansas

ZIP code 67740 is located in Hoxie, Kansas, within Sheridan County. It covers approximately 421.14 square miles and serves a population of 1,625 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 67740

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($71,154) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 37% 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 14 minutes is near the national average.

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

1,625

population

421.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

67740 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 67740

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 67740. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hoxie	Acceptable
Hoxie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

67737 Grainfield (13.6 mi) 67757 Selden (18 mi) 67753 Rexford (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,625
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	179

Geography
Land area	421.14 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	39.2630
Longitude	-100.4417
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	37.0%	40.4%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	32.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	19.3%	21.0%
Over $200k	9.4%	7.9%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,625

Population

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$71,154

Median household income

$41,976

Per capita income

$152,800

Median home value

$637

Median monthly rent

73.7%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

634

Housing units

27.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

103

35–44

100

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	446	27.4%
18 and over	1,179	72.6%
65 and over	401	24.7%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Other race 4.8%

Two or more races 3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,480	86.1%
Hispanic or Latino	94	5.5%
Other race	82	4.8%
Two or more races	51	3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.6%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.0%	40.4%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	32.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	19.3%	21.0%
Over $200k	9.4%	7.9%	5.7%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 10.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	21.0%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	10.3%
Median income	$71,154

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.5%

$50k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

$200k–$300k 16.7%

$300k–$500k 13.5%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,800
Median rent / month	$637
Owner occupied	73.7%
Renter occupied	26.3%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	90.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	4.9%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	3.9%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	29.2%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	11.4%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	23.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	21.4%
3 bedrooms	35.2%
4 bedrooms	21.2%
5+ bedrooms	14.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	23.3%
3 or more	37.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.1%
Electricity	14.6%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%
Solar	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	278	40.2%
Cohabiting couple	63	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	154	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	197	28.5%
Households with children under 18	120	17.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	264	38.2%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.5%	15.0%
Married	50.7%	40.4%
Separated	0.0%	3.4%
Widowed	5.3%	17.9%
Divorced	13.4%	23.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 30.6%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 18.4%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	27.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	6.7%
Kindergarten	31	6.3%
Elementary school	244	49.7%
High school	110	22.4%
College / grad school	73	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.5%

Agriculture & mining 27.3%

Retail trade 15.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Construction 4.0%

Professional & management 3.9%

Manufacturing 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Other services 2.1%

Public administration 1.6%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.6%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	20.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.6%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.1%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.6

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 1.4%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 17.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	15.8%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	42.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.3%
Public insurance	31.9%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,550	95.4%
Spanish	10	0.6%
Other Indo-European	10	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,571	96.7%
Born in same state	1,571	96.7%
Born in different state	1,281	78.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	54	3.3%
Not a US citizen	10	18.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	204	12.6%
French	143	8.8%
Arab	134	8.2%
English	26	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	12	0.7%
German	2	0.1%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67740

What city is ZIP code 67740 in?

ZIP code 67740 is primarily assigned to Hoxie, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67740 in?

ZIP code 67740 falls within Sheridan County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 67740 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 67740 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 67740?

The median home value in ZIP code 67740 is $152,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 67740?

ZIP code 67740 has an estimated population of 1,625 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 67740?

The median household income in ZIP code 67740 is $71,154, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 67740 in?

ZIP code 67740 observes the CST timezone.