67657 ZIP Code — Palco, KS

Rooks County, Kansas

ZIP code 67657 is located in Palco, Kansas, within Rooks County. It covers approximately 116.32 square miles and serves a population of 245 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 67657

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 $103,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,406. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 67657 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

245

population

116.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

67657 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 67657

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 67657. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Palco	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

67632 Damar (6.5 mi) 67663 Plainville (12.3 mi) 67625 Bogue (13.9 mi) 67642 Hill City (15.3 mi) 67669 Stockton (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	245
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	116.32 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	39.2635
Longitude	-99.5495
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	55.2%	48.2%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	35.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	15.0%	21.0%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

245

Population

People per sq mi

51.0

Median age

$61,406

Median household income

$36,274

Per capita income

$103,400

Median home value

$588

Median monthly rent

86.1%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

167

Housing units

40.5%

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	51	20.8%
18 and over	194	79.2%
65 and over	95	38.8%
Median age	51.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.8%

Two or more races 8%

Black or African American 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Group	Count	%
White	217	86.8%
Two or more races	20	8%
Black or African American	8	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	5	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.2%	48.2%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	35.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	15.0%	21.0%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 1.0%

$35k–$50k 17.8%

$50k–$75k 33.7%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	1.0%
$35k–$50k	17.8%
$50k–$75k	33.7%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	21.8%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$61,406

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%

$50k–$100k 36.8%

$100k–$150k 26.4%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 8.0%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,400
Median rent / month	$588
Owner occupied	86.1%
Renter occupied	13.9%
Vacant	44.2%
Single-family detached	95.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	1.1%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	4.4%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	27.1%
1940–1949	8.3%
1939 or earlier	42.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	29.3%
3 bedrooms	39.2%
4 bedrooms	21.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	32.7%
2 vehicles	26.7%
3 or more	40.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.2%
Electricity	11.9%
Propane / LP gas	12.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	52	51.5%
Cohabiting couple	6	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	20	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	23	22.8%
Households with children under 18	23	22.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	56	55.4%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	19.6%
Married	59.6%	57.8%
Separated	0.0%	2.0%
Widowed	10.1%	5.9%
Divorced	3.7%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 19.5%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 25.9%

Graduate / professional 14.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	40.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	7.4%
Elementary school	27	50.0%
High school	15	27.8%
College / grad school	8	14.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 37.7%

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Public administration 12.3%

Retail trade 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Wholesale trade 5.7%

Construction 4.7%

Manufacturing 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	23.6%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	25.5%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.9%
Government	20.8%
Self-employed	11.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 15.7%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 23.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.4%
Retirement income	34.7%
Supplemental Security	11.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	9.8%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	38.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.1%
Public insurance	60.0%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	243	99.2%
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)	242	98.8%
Born in same state	242	98.8%
Born in different state	198	80.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	1.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	30	12.2%
German	16	6.5%
French	13	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	11	4.5%
English	1	0.4%
Dutch	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67657

What city is ZIP code 67657 in?

ZIP code 67657 is primarily assigned to Palco, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67657 in?

ZIP code 67657 falls within Rooks County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 67657 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 67657 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 67657 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 67657 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 67657 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 67657 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 67657 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 67657 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 67657 in?

ZIP code 67657 observes the CST timezone.