67859 ZIP Code — Kismet, KS

Seward County, Kansas

ZIP code 67859 is located in Kismet, Kansas, within Seward County. It covers approximately 187.25 square miles and serves a population of 671 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.

About ZIP code 67859

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 $116,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,250. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 32% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 67859 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

671

population

187.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

67859 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 67859

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 67859. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kismet	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

67901 Liberal (11.4 mi) 67869 Plains (15 mi) 73951 Tyrone (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	671
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	175

Geography
Land area	187.25 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	37.1280
Longitude	-100.7511
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	23.1%	51.0%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	53.8%	32.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	14.6%	21.0%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

671

Population

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$73,250

Median household income

$31,541

Per capita income

$116,200

Median home value

$823

Median monthly rent

80.1%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

272

Housing units

30.7%

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	142	21.2%
18 and over	529	78.8%
65 and over	135	20.1%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.6%

Hispanic or Latino 19.1%

Other race 11.8%

Two or more races 7.6%

Asian 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	494	59.6%
Hispanic or Latino	158	19.1%
Other race	98	11.8%
Two or more races	63	7.6%
Asian	16	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.1%	51.0%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	53.8%	32.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	14.6%	21.0%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 0.4%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 1.2%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 30.3%

$75k–$100k 20.7%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.4%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	1.2%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	30.3%
$75k–$100k	20.7%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	10.8%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$73,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.0%

$50k–$100k 26.9%

$100k–$150k 32.3%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 5.0%

$300k–$500k 14.4%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,200
Median rent / month	$823
Owner occupied	80.1%
Renter occupied	19.9%
Vacant	22.0%
Single-family detached	76.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.4%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	19.3%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	8.1%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	10.2%
1939 or earlier	23.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	11.8%
3 bedrooms	46.9%
4 bedrooms	21.1%
5+ bedrooms	11.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	16.7%
2 vehicles	28.7%
3 or more	54.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.2%
Electricity	22.7%
Propane / LP gas	22.3%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	163	64.9%
Cohabiting couple	10	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	22	8.8%
Female householder, no spouse	56	22.3%
Households with children under 18	70	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	98	39.0%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	28.6%
Married	69.6%	54.3%
Separated	1.6%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	14.5%
Divorced	5.3%	2.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 13.5%

Some college, no degree 31.2%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 20.9%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.3%
Bachelor's or higher	30.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	3.9%
Kindergarten	2	1.0%
Elementary school	85	41.7%
High school	79	38.7%
College / grad school	30	14.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.6%

Agriculture & mining 15.8%

Retail trade 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Construction 7.5%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Public administration 4.3%

Other services 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Professional & management 2.5%

Information 1.0%

Finance & real estate 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.1%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	24.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.6%
Government	32.1%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.5%
Carpool	28.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.3

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 17.0%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 4.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.9%
Retirement income	15.9%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	25.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.4%
Visited dentist	54.3%
Cholesterol screening	84.3%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	9.2%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	34.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.4%
Public insurance	30.1%
No insurance	13.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	657	97.9%
Spanish	69	10.5%
Other Indo-European	69	10.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	543	80.9%
Born in same state	543	80.9%
Born in different state	353	52.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	128	19.1%
Not a US citizen	47	36.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	120	17.9%
Arab	49	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	31	4.6%
English	20	3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67859

What city is ZIP code 67859 in?

ZIP code 67859 is primarily assigned to Kismet, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67859 in?

ZIP code 67859 falls within Seward County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 67859 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 67859 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 67859?

The median home value in ZIP code 67859 is $116,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 67859?

ZIP code 67859 has an estimated population of 671 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 67859?

The median household income in ZIP code 67859 is $73,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 67859 in?

ZIP code 67859 observes the CST timezone.