Rice County, KS ZIP Codes
Kansas (KS) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
9,390
population (2021)
-6.9%
pop change since 2010
20159
FIPS code
Rice County ZIP code map
About Rice County
Rice County is located in Kansas and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 9,390 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6.9% from 10,083 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Rice County is 20159.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 9,390 |
| 2010 population | 10,083 |
| Change | -6.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| FIPS code | 20159 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Rice County
ZIP codes for Rice County, KS (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67427 | Bushton | Rice | View map |
| 67444 | Geneseo | Rice | View map |
| 67457 | Little River | Rice | View map |
| 67512 | Alden | Rice | View map |
| 67524 | Chase | Rice | View map |
| 67554 | Lyons | Rice | View map |
| 67573 | Raymond | Rice | View map |
| 67579 | Sterling | Rice | View map |
Demographics & statistics
9,685
Population
38.9
Median age
$58,046
Median household income
$32,204
Per capita income
$80,425
Median home value
$571
Median monthly rent
82.8%
Home ownership
13.1%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
3,716
Housing units
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
277
Under 5
260
406
5–9
379
267
10–14
250
469
15–19
439
319
20–24
298
541
25–34
506
532
35–44
498
503
45–54
471
317
55–59
297
355
60–64
332
600
65–74
562
321
75–84
301
96
85+
89
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,237 | 22.6% |
| 18 and over | 7,448 | 77.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,969 | 25.7% |
| Median age | 38.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.5%
Hispanic or Latino
7.3%
Two or more races
6.2%
Other race
3.9%
Black or African American
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,310 | 79.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 766 | 7.3% |
| Two or more races | 646 | 6.2% |
| Other race | 412 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 189 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 59 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
4.3%
$15k–$25k
12.8%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$35k–$50k
14.5%
$50k–$75k
19.3%
$75k–$100k
15.3%
$100k–$150k
15.5%
$150k–$200k
4.4%
$200k+
3.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.4% |
| $200k+ | 3.4% |
| Median income | $58,046 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
31.7%
$50k–$100k
31.0%
$100k–$150k
10.3%
$150k–$200k
8.7%
$200k–$300k
11.4%
$300k–$500k
4.6%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $80,425 |
| Median rent / month | $571 |
| Owner occupied | 82.8% |
| Renter occupied | 17.2% |
| Vacant | 21.8% |
| Single-family detached | 89.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 7.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% |
| 3 or more | 40.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 61.6% |
| Electricity | 12.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 21.4% |
| Wood | 3.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,117 | 55.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 183 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 734 | 15.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 829 | 22.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,193 | 26.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,321 | 40.8% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.4% | 18.1% |
| Married | 59.6% | 58.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 11.2% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
28.2%
Some college, no degree
30.6%
Associate's degree
11.4%
Bachelor's degree
15.2%
Graduate / professional
7.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 121 | 3.4% |
| Kindergarten | 168 | 12.0% |
| Elementary school | 949 | 42.4% |
| High school | 577 | 29.4% |
| College / grad school | 732 | 12.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Agriculture & mining
15.1%
Manufacturing
13.4%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Retail trade
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Professional & management
5.4%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Other services
4.6%
Construction
3.6%
Public administration
3.2%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.7% |
| Service | 15.9% |
| Sales & office | 18.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.9% |
| Production & transportation | 21.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.1% |
| Government | 14.3% |
| Self-employed | 12.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.4% |
| Carpool | 10.3% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 4.0% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.5 |
Poverty
All people
13.1%
Under 18 years
24.5%
18 and over
9.6%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
43.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.0% |
| Retirement income | 29.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.9% |
| High cholesterol | 36.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 27.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 25.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.8% |
| No health insurance | 14.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.6% |
| Visited dentist | 64.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 14.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 684 | 9.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 31.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.1% |
| Public insurance | 40.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,148 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 165 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 153 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 10 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,316 | 97.9% |
| Born in same state | 9,267 | 97.7% |
| Born in different state | 6,645 | 71.1% |
| Foreign born | 49 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 369 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 197 | 33.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,302 | 13.4% |
| Italian | 1,072 | 11.1% |
| Arab | 496 | 5.1% |
| English | 194 | 2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 71 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 32 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 30 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 8 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.0% |
| Internet access | 87.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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