67869 ZIP Code — Plains, KS

Meade County, Kansas

ZIP code 67869 is located in Plains, Kansas, within Meade County. It covers approximately 312.16 square miles and serves a population of 1,559 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.

About ZIP code 67869

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $145,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $70,179.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% 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.

1,559

population

312.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

67869 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 67869

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 67869. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Plains	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

67864 Meade (11.5 mi) 67859 Kismet (15 mi) 67844 Fowler (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,559
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	312.16 sq mi
Water area	0.58 sq mi
Latitude	37.2374
Longitude	-100.5161
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	32.1%	39.8%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	53.3%	41.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	14.3%	21.0%
Over $200k	2.3%	4.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,559

Population

People per sq mi

31.1

Median age

$70,179

Median household income

$35,229

Per capita income

$145,300

Median home value

$743

Median monthly rent

72.9%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

508

Housing units

18.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

114

35–44

114

100

45–54

101

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	494	31.7%
18 and over	1,065	68.3%
65 and over	167	10.7%
Median age	31.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.7%

Hispanic or Latino 23%

Other race 17.2%

Two or more races 8.4%

Black or African American 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,006	49.7%
Hispanic or Latino	465	23%
Other race	349	17.2%
Two or more races	171	8.4%
Black or African American	32	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.1%	39.8%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	53.3%	41.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	14.3%	21.0%
Over $200k	2.3%	4.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 28.3%

$75k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	28.3%
$75k–$100k	21.2%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$70,179

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.3%

$50k–$100k 23.4%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 29.8%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

$300k–$500k 6.9%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$145,300
Median rent / month	$743
Owner occupied	72.9%
Renter occupied	27.1%
Vacant	12.8%
Single-family detached	77.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	3.6%
1980–1989	4.5%
1970–1979	35.2%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	28.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	34.1%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	17.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	34.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	74.3%
Electricity	8.8%
Propane / LP gas	15.2%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	317	54.7%
Cohabiting couple	72	12.4%
Male householder, no spouse	94	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	97	16.7%
Households with children under 18	292	50.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	130	22.4%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	25.7%
Married	61.5%	59.1%
Separated	0.5%	2.8%
Widowed	2.7%	3.7%
Divorced	7.3%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 16.9%

Some college, no degree 28.7%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	42	9.5%
Kindergarten	18	4.1%
Elementary school	184	41.4%
High school	117	26.4%
College / grad school	83	18.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 25.3%

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Construction 13.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Other services 6.5%

Retail trade 6.4%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Information 2.9%

Public administration 2.7%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Professional & management 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.0%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.7%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	16.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.3%
Carpool	14.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.9

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 10.9%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 59.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	17.1%
Retirement income	10.2%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	22.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	21.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.0%
Visited dentist	57.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	19.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.4%
Public insurance	21.7%
No insurance	14.6%
Uninsured under 19	13.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,391	89.2%
Spanish	186	13.4%
Other Indo-European	148	10.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	32	2.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,249	80.1%
Born in same state	1,243	79.7%
Born in different state	887	56.9%
Foreign born	6	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	310	19.9%
Not a US citizen	89	28.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	159	10.2%
French	119	7.6%
English	40	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	11	0.7%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67869

What city is ZIP code 67869 in?

ZIP code 67869 is primarily assigned to Plains, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67869 in?

ZIP code 67869 falls within Meade County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 67869 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 67869 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 67869?

The median home value in ZIP code 67869 is $145,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 67869?

ZIP code 67869 has an estimated population of 1,559 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 67869?

The median household income in ZIP code 67869 is $70,179, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 67869 in?

ZIP code 67869 observes the CST timezone.