67749 ZIP Code — Oberlin, KS

Decatur County, Kansas

ZIP code 67749 is located in Oberlin, Kansas, within Decatur County. It covers approximately 447.21 square miles and serves a population of 2,048 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 67749

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 $73,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,601. 50% 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 14 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 67749 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,048
population
447.21
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
67749 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 67749

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City Status
Oberlin Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
67653 Norcatur (15.2 mi) 69026 Danbury (15.9 mi) 67643 Jennings (16.9 mi) 67739 Herndon (18 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,048
Population density 5 / sq mi
State FIPS 20
County FIPS 039
Geography
Land area 447.21 sq mi
Water area 0.40 sq mi
Latitude 39.8279
Longitude -100.5155
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 58.9% 54.7% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 28.8% 31.4% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 9.7% 11.5% 21.0%
Over $200k 2.7% 2.4% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,048
Population
5
People per sq mi
49.2
Median age
$47,601
Median household income
$33,168
Per capita income
$73,800
Median home value
$682
Median monthly rent
76.2%
Home ownership
11.1%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
975
Housing units
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
61
Under 5
60
72
5–9
70
45
10–14
45
52
15–19
50
10
20–24
10
124
25–34
121
113
35–44
111
96
45–54
95
66
55–59
64
99
60–64
97
166
65–74
162
70
75–84
69
61
85+
59
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1843921.4%
18 and over1,60978.6%
65 and over58728.7%
Median age49.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%
Two or more races 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Other race 1%
Black or African American 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,93693.3%
Two or more races452.2%
Hispanic or Latino281.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native231.1%
Other race211%
Black or African American190.9%
Asian40.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 58.9% 54.7% 41.1%
$50k – $100k 28.8% 31.4% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 9.7% 11.5% 21.0%
Over $200k 2.7% 2.4% 5.7%
Under $10k 4.2%
$10k–$15k 5.5%
$15k–$25k 8.9%
$25k–$35k 16.2%
$35k–$50k 22.3%
$50k–$75k 15.9%
$75k–$100k 13.5%
$100k–$150k 6.2%
$150k–$200k 3.4%
$200k+ 4.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.2%
$10k–$15k5.5%
$15k–$25k8.9%
$25k–$35k16.2%
$35k–$50k22.3%
$50k–$75k15.9%
$75k–$100k13.5%
$100k–$150k6.2%
$150k–$200k3.4%
$200k+4.1%
Median income$47,601

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.9%
$50k–$100k 39.3%
$100k–$150k 12.1%
$150k–$200k 4.9%
$200k–$300k 6.5%
$300k–$500k 1.7%
$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$73,800
Median rent / month$682
Owner occupied76.2%
Renter occupied23.8%
Vacant17.0%
Single-family detached87.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.8%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)1.93

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.2%
2000–20092.9%
1990–19991.3%
1980–19896.0%
1970–197919.0%
1960–196915.4%
1950–195915.3%
1940–194911.7%
1939 or earlier27.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.1%
1 bedroom5.9%
2 bedrooms35.5%
3 bedrooms28.5%
4 bedrooms20.2%
5+ bedrooms7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.8%
1 vehicle30.9%
2 vehicles35.6%
3 or more29.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas71.0%
Electricity8.0%
Propane / LP gas19.2%
Wood1.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family42942.6%
Cohabiting couple444.4%
Male householder, no spouse24023.8%
Female householder, no spouse29529.3%
Households with children under 1817417.3%
Households with seniors (65+)45445.0%
Average household size1.98

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.4%20.4%
Married56.6%50.9%
Separated0.8%0.5%
Widowed6.9%9.3%
Divorced13.3%19.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%
Some HS, no diploma 4.5%
HS graduate 33.2%
Some college, no degree 27.1%
Associate's degree 10.4%
Bachelor's degree 18.7%
Graduate / professional 4.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.5%
Bachelor's or higher22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool4110.9%
Kindergarten61.6%
Elementary school19952.9%
High school9023.9%
College / grad school4010.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%
Agriculture & mining 21.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%
Retail trade 9.5%
Wholesale trade 7.4%
Public administration 6.4%
Finance & real estate 6.1%
Manufacturing 5.1%
Construction 3.3%
Other services 2.3%
Information 1.9%
Transportation & utilities 1.4%
Professional & management 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.9%
Service18.7%
Sales & office22.7%
Natural resources & construction16.1%
Production & transportation9.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector59.8%
Government23.4%
Self-employed16.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.6%
Carpool3.4%
Public transit5.7%
Walk3.2%
Work from home11.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)13.9

Poverty

All people 11.1%
Under 18 years 21.2%
18 and over 8.4%
Married-couple families 5.4%
Female-led households 57.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security50.3%
Retirement income28.8%
Supplemental Security7.8%
Cash public assistance1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP7.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.6%
High blood pressure42.2%
High cholesterol38.5%
Diabetes13.4%
Heart disease9.8%
Stroke4.3%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis31.7%
Kidney disease4.0%
Pulmonary disease8.9%
Cancer9.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.6%
Binge drinking14.2%
No physical activity27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.1%
Depression17.7%
Fair or poor health16.5%
Poor mental health12.5%
Poor physical health11.8%
No health insurance13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.7%
Visited dentist63.1%
Cholesterol screening91.3%
Teeth loss15.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans764.7%
Disability%
Any disability16.9%
Under 185.9%
18–64 years15.0%
65 and over28.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance75.8%
Public insurance41.7%
No insurance5.6%
Uninsured under 191.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,92794.1%
Spanish60.3%
Other Indo-European60.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,04299.7%
Born in same state2,03699.4%
Born in different state1,37467.1%
Foreign born60.3%
Naturalized citizen60.3%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian25512.5%
French1979.6%
Arab1025%
English613%
AncestryCount%
German201%
Polish120.6%
Dutch30.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access49.2%
Internet access93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67749

What city is ZIP code 67749 in?

ZIP code 67749 is primarily assigned to Oberlin, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67749 in?

ZIP code 67749 falls within Decatur County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 67749 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 67749 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 67749 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 67749 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 67749?

The median home value in ZIP code 67749 is $73,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 67749?

ZIP code 67749 has an estimated population of 2,048 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 67749 in?

ZIP code 67749 observes the CST timezone.

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