67561 ZIP Code — Nickerson, KS

Reno County, Kansas

ZIP code 67561 is located in Nickerson, Kansas, within Reno County. It covers approximately 68.33 square miles and serves a population of 1,408 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.

About ZIP code 67561

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 $76,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $49,773. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 36% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 67561 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,408

population

68.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

67561 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 67561

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 67561. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nickerson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

67502 Hutchinson (8.7 mi) 67505 South Hutchinson (9.1 mi) 67579 Sterling (9.3 mi) 67510 Abbyville (9.9 mi) 67566 Partridge (11.6 mi) 67501 Hutchinson (14 mi) 67554 Lyons (14.5 mi) 67512 Alden (15.8 mi) 67546 Inman (17.1 mi) 67581 Sylvia (19 mi) 67522 Buhler (19.2 mi) 67573 Raymond (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,408
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	155

Geography
Land area	68.33 sq mi
Water area	0.42 sq mi
Latitude	38.1080
Longitude	-98.0787
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	45.9%	48.3%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	42.7%	34.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	14.5%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,408

Population

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$49,773

Median household income

$25,806

Per capita income

$76,900

Median home value

$770

Median monthly rent

68.6%

Home ownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

520

Housing units

18.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

119

45–54

55–59

60–64

105

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	341	24.2%
18 and over	1,067	75.8%
65 and over	267	19.0%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,331	94%
Two or more races	73	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.6%
Other race	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	48.3%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	42.7%	34.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	14.5%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 17.4%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	17.4%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$49,773

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.2%

$50k–$100k 38.8%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 5.3%

$300k–$500k 0.5%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$76,900
Median rent / month	$770
Owner occupied	68.6%
Renter occupied	31.4%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	91.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	2.3%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	0.7%
1950–1959	13.1%
1940–1949	13.3%
1939 or earlier	44.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.6%
2 bedrooms	29.6%
3 bedrooms	49.4%
4 bedrooms	6.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	43.7%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.8%
Electricity	6.4%
Propane / LP gas	24.0%
Wood	4.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	285	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	63	11.0%
Male householder, no spouse	106	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	120	20.9%
Households with children under 18	173	30.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	172	30.0%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.3%	12.5%
Married	51.2%	62.9%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	2.8%	5.9%
Divorced	14.2%	18.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 15.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	3.7%
Kindergarten	13	4.8%
Elementary school	116	42.8%
High school	73	26.9%
College / grad school	59	21.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Other services 13.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.9%

Finance & real estate 8.8%

Retail trade 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Information 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Construction 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Public administration 2.6%

Professional & management 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	20.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.3%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.1%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 5.6%

Under 18 years 0.6%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	28.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.5%
Public insurance	32.5%
No insurance	15.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,278	90.8%
Spanish	38	3.0%
Other Indo-European	38	3.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,404	99.7%
Born in same state	1,404	99.7%
Born in different state	1,084	77.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	153	10.9%
Arab	137	9.7%
French	75	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	36	2.6%
English	16	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67561

What city is ZIP code 67561 in?

ZIP code 67561 is primarily assigned to Nickerson, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67561 in?

ZIP code 67561 falls within Reno County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 67561 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 67561 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 67561?

The median home value in ZIP code 67561 is $76,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 67561?

ZIP code 67561 has an estimated population of 1,408 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 67561?

The median household income in ZIP code 67561 is $49,773, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 67561 in?

ZIP code 67561 observes the CST timezone.