67459 ZIP Code — Lorraine, KS

Ellsworth County, Kansas

ZIP code 67459 is located in Lorraine, Kansas, within Ellsworth County. It covers approximately 74.90 square miles and serves a population of 391 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 67459

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 $56,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,625. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 67459 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

391

population

74.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

67459 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 67459

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City	Status
Lorraine	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	391
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	74.90 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	38.6095
Longitude	-98.2763
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	23.5%	43.9%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	33.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	48.5%	21.8%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

391

Population

People per sq mi

39.2

Median age

$90,625

Median household income

$29,061

Per capita income

$56,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.9%

Home ownership

18.7%

Poverty rate

12.9%

Unemployment

123

Housing units

9.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

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	80	20.5%
18 and over	311	79.5%
65 and over	34	8.7%
Median age	39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.5%

Two or more races 11.5%

Group	Count	%
White	346	88.5%
Two or more races	45	11.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.5%	43.9%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	33.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	48.5%	21.8%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 2.5%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 32.2%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	2.5%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	6.6%
$100k–$150k	32.2%
$150k–$200k	11.6%
Median income	$90,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.8%

$50k–$100k 25.5%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k–$300k 9.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$56,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.9%
Renter occupied	9.1%
Vacant	9.7%
Single-family detached	82.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.2%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	2.2%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	13.4%
1940–1949	17.2%
1939 or earlier	36.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	44.8%
4 bedrooms	30.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	15.7%
2 vehicles	14.0%
3 or more	68.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	74.4%
Electricity	8.3%
Propane / LP gas	12.4%
Wood	5.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	88	72.7%
Cohabiting couple	6	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	16	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	11	9.1%
Households with children under 18	42	34.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	29	24.0%
Average household size	3.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.9%	32.7%
Married	51.7%	59.9%
Separated	0.0%	2.7%
Widowed	0.6%	4.1%
Divorced	2.8%	0.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 45.2%

Some college, no degree 36.0%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 2.1%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	9.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	6	7.5%
Elementary school	54	67.5%
High school	14	17.5%
College / grad school	6	7.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.9%

Wholesale trade 15.7%

Other services 14.8%

Agriculture & mining 13.5%

Transportation & utilities 13.0%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Retail trade 4.0%

Professional & management 4.0%

Public administration 3.6%

Construction 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.0%
Service	3.1%
Sales & office	9.9%
Natural resources & construction	30.0%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.4%
Government	20.6%
Self-employed	13.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.7%
Carpool	1.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	26.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 18.7%

Under 18 years 15.0%

18 and over 19.6%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.0%
Retirement income	34.7%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.2%
Under 18	28.8%
18–64 years	18.4%
65 and over	14.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.1%
Public insurance	35.0%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	391	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	391	100.0%
Born in same state	384	98.2%
Born in different state	266	68.0%
Foreign born	7	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	19	4.9%
Italian	15	3.8%
German	9	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	3	0.8%
English	2	0.5%
Arab	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67459

What city is ZIP code 67459 in?

ZIP code 67459 is primarily assigned to Lorraine, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67459 in?

ZIP code 67459 falls within Ellsworth County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 67459 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 67459 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 67459?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67459?

19% of residents in ZIP code 67459 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 67459 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 67459 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 67459 in?

ZIP code 67459 observes the CST timezone.