67301 ZIP Code — Independence, KS
Montgomery County, Kansas
ZIP code 67301 is located in Independence, Kansas, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 214.98 square miles and serves a population of 12,932 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.
About ZIP code 67301
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 $106,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $52,040. 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 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
12,932
population
214.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
67301 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 67301
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 67301. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Independence | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
67344 Elk City (8.9 mi)
67335 Cherryvale (11.4 mi)
67351 Liberty (12.2 mi)
67347 Havana (12.8 mi)
67333 Caney (14.2 mi)
66757 Neodesha (14.5 mi)
67337 Coffeyville (16.1 mi)
67352 Longton (18.3 mi)
67354 Mound Valley (18.6 mi)
67355 Niotaze (18.8 mi)
66776 Thayer (19.5 mi)
66710 Altoona (19.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 12,932 |
| Population density | 60 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 20 |
| County FIPS | 125 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 214.98 sq mi |
| Water area | 5.61 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.2546 |
| Longitude | -95.7832 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 620 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 52.6% | 54.3% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.0% | 31.1% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.2% | 12.1% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 2.6% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
12,932
Population
60
People per sq mi
38.9
Median age
$52,040
Median household income
$29,796
Per capita income
$106,800
Median home value
$762
Median monthly rent
71.8%
Home ownership
16.4%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
4,832
Housing units
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
360
Under 5
370
442
5–9
454
490
10–14
503
423
15–19
434
451
20–24
462
764
25–34
783
694
35–44
711
668
45–54
686
404
55–59
414
512
60–64
526
690
65–74
707
347
75–84
356
139
85+
142
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,116 | 24.1% |
| 18 and over | 9,816 | 75.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,381 | 18.4% |
| Median age | 38.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.7%
Two or more races
6.8%
Black or African American
4.4%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Other race
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.5%
Asian
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,878 | 80.7% |
| Two or more races | 922 | 6.8% |
| Black or African American | 588 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 543 | 4% |
| Other race | 288 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 206 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 52.6% | 54.3% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.0% | 31.1% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.2% | 12.1% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 2.6% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
13.8%
$25k–$35k
10.1%
$35k–$50k
16.6%
$50k–$75k
21.0%
$75k–$100k
11.2%
$100k–$150k
13.7%
$150k–$200k
3.1%
$200k+
3.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.1% |
| $200k+ | 3.5% |
| Median income | $52,040 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.6%
$50k–$100k
28.4%
$100k–$150k
20.5%
$150k–$200k
17.1%
$200k–$300k
9.4%
$300k–$500k
5.4%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $106,800 |
| Median rent / month | $762 |
| Owner occupied | 71.8% |
| Renter occupied | 28.2% |
| Vacant | 16.8% |
| Single-family detached | 81.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.5% |
| Mobile homes | 6.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 34.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.1% |
| 3 or more | 20.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.2% |
| Electricity | 25.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.5% |
| Wood | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,393 | 45.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 389 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 914 | 17.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,555 | 29.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,329 | 25.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,768 | 33.7% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.5% | 27.7% |
| Married | 51.7% | 47.5% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 12.1% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 11.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
31.9%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Associate's degree
13.1%
Bachelor's degree
15.7%
Graduate / professional
9.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 115 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 259 | 7.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,466 | 44.3% |
| High school | 698 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 772 | 23.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.7%
Manufacturing
18.2%
Retail trade
11.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Professional & management
7.0%
Construction
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Other services
4.5%
Public administration
4.5%
Agriculture & mining
3.5%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.0% |
| Service | 18.1% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.6% |
| Production & transportation | 17.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.7% |
| Government | 17.2% |
| Self-employed | 10.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.5% |
| Carpool | 11.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Work from home | 3.1% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.2 |
Poverty
All people
16.4%
Under 18 years
29.9%
18 and over
12.0%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
30.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.3% |
| Retirement income | 28.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| High blood pressure | 36.2% |
| High cholesterol | 34.5% |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 25.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.0% |
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 25.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.0% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 15.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.9% |
| Visited dentist | 58.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Teeth loss | 15.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 611 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 9.8% |
| 18–64 years | 18.7% |
| 65 and over | 42.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.1% |
| Public insurance | 40.3% |
| No insurance | 11.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,202 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 121 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 100 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,827 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 12,651 | 97.8% |
| Born in different state | 9,011 | 69.7% |
| Foreign born | 176 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 105 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 38 | 36.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,926 | 14.9% |
| French | 1,812 | 14% |
| Arab | 1,245 | 9.6% |
| Polish | 119 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 90 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 16 | 0.1% |
| German | 5 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.6% |
| Internet access | 91.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67301
What city is ZIP code 67301 in?
ZIP code 67301 is primarily assigned to Independence, Kansas.
What county is ZIP code 67301 in?
ZIP code 67301 falls within Montgomery County, Kansas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67301?
16% of residents in ZIP code 67301 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 67301 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 67301 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 67301?
The median home value in ZIP code 67301 is $106,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 67301?
ZIP code 67301 has an estimated population of 12,932 residents, with a density of 60 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 67301 in?
ZIP code 67301 observes the CST timezone.