67572 ZIP Code — Ransom, KS

Ness County, Kansas

ZIP code 67572 is located in Ransom, Kansas, within Ness County. It covers approximately 211.65 square miles and serves a population of 370 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 67572

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $56,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,500. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 61% 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 20 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 disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 67572 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

370

population

211.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

67572 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 67572

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 67572. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ransom	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

67584 Utica (11.9 mi) 67521 Brownell (11.9 mi) 67560 Ness City (14 mi) 67516 Bazine (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	370
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	211.65 sq mi
Water area	4.52 sq mi
Latitude	38.6242
Longitude	-99.9179
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	53.1%	44.5%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	33.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	19.6%	21.0%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.5%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

370

Population

People per sq mi

63.1

Median age

$53,500

Median household income

$38,834

Per capita income

$56,800

Median home value

$627

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

2.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

222

Housing units

20.1%

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	46	12.4%
18 and over	324	87.6%
65 and over	152	41.1%
Median age	63.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	356	95.4%
Two or more races	10	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.8%
Asian	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.1%	44.5%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	33.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	19.6%	21.0%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.5%	5.7%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 24.5%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	24.5%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	8.7%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$53,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.7%

$50k–$100k 43.9%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 1.3%

$300k–$500k 1.3%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$56,800
Median rent / month	$627
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	26.7%
Single-family detached	96.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.4%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.6%
1990–1999	3.6%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	26.3%
1950–1959	13.1%
1940–1949	13.9%
1939 or earlier	17.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	51.4%
4 bedrooms	17.5%
5+ bedrooms	7.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	32.6%
2 vehicles	44.0%
3 or more	21.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.6%
Electricity	2.7%
Propane / LP gas	75.0%
Wood	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	90	48.9%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	38	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	54	29.3%
Households with children under 18	14	7.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	90	48.9%
Average household size	1.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	11.9%
Married	59.7%	48.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.1%	29.2%
Divorced	3.2%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 46.4%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 16.7%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	1	2.0%
Elementary school	20	40.8%
High school	24	49.0%
College / grad school	4	8.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.1%

Public administration 14.1%

Agriculture & mining 13.6%

Other services 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Retail trade 4.0%

Professional & management 4.0%

Construction 2.3%

Manufacturing 1.1%

Transportation & utilities 0.6%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.5%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	5.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.4%
Government	35.6%
Self-employed	13.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.4%
Work from home	0.6%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.3

Poverty

All people 2.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.9%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.9%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	45.0%
High cholesterol	42.7%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	35.0%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	10.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.2%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	17.4%
65 and over	58.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	57.2%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	363	98.1%
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)	369	99.7%
Born in same state	369	99.7%
Born in different state	310	83.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.3%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	58	15.7%
Arab	33	8.9%
Italian	24	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	2	0.5%
English	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.7%
Internet access	78.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67572

What city is ZIP code 67572 in?

ZIP code 67572 is primarily assigned to Ransom, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67572 in?

ZIP code 67572 falls within Ness County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 67572 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 67572 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 67572 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 67572 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 67572 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 67572 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 67572?

The median home value in ZIP code 67572 is $56,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 67572 in?

ZIP code 67572 observes the CST timezone.