ZipCodesToGo
Kansas ZIP Codes
Russell County
Lucas, KS
67648
67648 ZIP Code — Lucas, KS
Russell County, Kansas
ZIP code 67648 is located in
Lucas ,
Kansas ,
within Russell County .
It covers approximately 181.22 square miles and serves a population of
624 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 785 .
About ZIP code 67648
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 $42,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($46,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 67648 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
67648 ZIP code map
View map of 67648
Cities in ZIP code 67648
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 67648. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
City
Status
Lucas
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
624
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
20
County FIPS
167
Geography
Land area
181.22 sq mi
Water area
5.87 sq mi
Latitude
39.0456
Longitude
-98.5400
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
785
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.2%
48.8%
41.1%
$50k – $100k
28.4%
38.2%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
7.7%
9.5%
21.0%
Over $200k
6.7%
3.5%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$46,250
Median household income
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 96 15.4% 18 and over 528 84.6% 65 and over 192 30.8% Median age 49.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 572 88.7% Two or more races 23 3.6% Hispanic or Latino 21 3.3% Other race 20 3.1% Asian 8 1.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.2%
48.8%
41.1%
$50k – $100k
28.4%
38.2%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
7.7%
9.5%
21.0%
Over $200k
6.7%
3.5%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 12.8% $10k–$15k 2.0% $15k–$25k 4.1% $25k–$35k 9.8% $35k–$50k 23.3% $50k–$75k 26.7% $75k–$100k 11.1% $100k–$150k 4.7% $150k–$200k 0.7% $200k+ 4.7% Median income $46,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $42,500 Median rent / month $653 Owner occupied 84.1% Renter occupied 15.9% Vacant 24.9% Single-family detached 88.3% Large apartment buildings 2.3% Mobile homes 7.4% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.18
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.1% 2000–2009 2.5% 1990–1999 4.3% 1980–1989 3.6% 1970–1979 8.9% 1960–1969 13.7% 1950–1959 6.6% 1940–1949 25.1% 1939 or earlier 28.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.5% 1 bedroom 7.4% 2 bedrooms 28.9% 3 bedrooms 45.2% 4 bedrooms 10.9% 5+ bedrooms 5.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.4% 1 vehicle 37.5% 2 vehicles 38.9% 3 or more 22.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 64.9% Electricity 17.6% Propane / LP gas 13.2% Wood 4.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 164 55.4% Cohabiting couple 21 7.1% Male householder, no spouse 68 23.0% Female householder, no spouse 43 14.5% Households with children under 18 57 19.3% Households with seniors (65+) 132 44.6% Average household size 2.11
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 17.8% 35.4% Married 64.0% 54.2% Separated 4.7% 1.5% Widowed 0.7% 5.5% Divorced 12.7% 3.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.7%
Some college, no degree
40.1%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.0% Bachelor's or higher 19.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 4.7% Kindergarten 29 34.1% Elementary school 26 30.6% High school 26 30.6% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.0%
Agriculture & mining
8.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Professional & management
3.0%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Public administration
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.9% Service 13.2% Sales & office 25.7% Natural resources & construction 10.9% Production & transportation 22.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 67.5% Government 20.4% Self-employed 12.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.8% Carpool 14.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 4.7% Other means 1.6% Avg commute (minutes) 17.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
92.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.9% Retirement income 35.1% Supplemental Security 20.9% Cash public assistance 4.4% Food stamps / SNAP 7.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.6% High blood pressure 41.8% High cholesterol 38.7% Diabetes 13.1% Heart disease 9.2% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 9.1% Arthritis 31.6% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 8.4% Cancer 9.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.7% Binge drinking 14.4% No physical activity 25.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.4% Depression 18.3% Fair or poor health 15.1% Poor mental health 12.4% Poor physical health 11.3% No health insurance 12.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.2% Visited dentist 64.9% Cholesterol screening 91.7% Teeth loss 13.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 69 13.1%
Disability % Any disability 23.6% Under 18 11.5% 18–64 years 6.5% 65 and over 59.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 55.6% Public insurance 47.1% No insurance 10.1% Uninsured under 19 1.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 603 96.6% 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) 617 98.9% Born in same state 617 98.9% Born in different state 450 72.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 7 1.1% Not a US citizen 7 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 86 13.8% Italian 40 6.4% Arab 29 4.6%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 5 0.8% Polish 2 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.4% Internet access 89.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67648
What city is ZIP code 67648 in?
ZIP code 67648 is primarily assigned to Lucas, Kansas.
What county is ZIP code 67648 in?
ZIP code 67648 falls within Russell County, Kansas.
Does ZIP code 67648 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 67648 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 67648 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 67648 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 67648 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 67648 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67648?
17% of residents in ZIP code 67648 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 67648 in?
ZIP code 67648 observes the CST timezone.
Need the complete ZIP code database?
Download all 42,000+ US ZIP codes — Excel, CSV, or Access. Includes lat/lng, county FIPS & timezone.
Download database →
