67478 ZIP Code — Simpson, KS
Mitchell County, Kansas
ZIP code 67478 is located in Simpson, Kansas, within Mitchell County. It covers approximately 1.79 square miles and serves a population of 80 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.
80
population
1.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
67478 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 67478
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 67478. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Simpson | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 80 |
| Population density | 45 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 20 |
| County FIPS | 123 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.79 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.3498 |
| Longitude | -97.9852 |
| 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 | 27.0% | 52.6% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 67.6% | 35.2% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 5.4% | 9.5% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
80
Population
45
People per sq mi
39.5
Median age
$58,542
Median household income
$32,301
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
88.9%
Home ownership
23.6%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
51
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
1
3
5–9
2
2
10–14
1
1
15–19
0
6
20–24
4
7
25–34
4
6
35–44
4
6
45–54
4
1
55–59
1
14
60–64
7
3
65–74
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11 | 13.8% |
| 18 and over | 69 | 86.3% |
| 65 and over | 5 | 6.3% |
| Median age | 39.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97.5%
Two or more races
2.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 97.5% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 2.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.0% | 52.6% | 41.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 67.6% | 35.2% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 5.4% | 9.5% | 21.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
2.2%
$25k–$35k
4.4%
$35k–$50k
22.2%
$50k–$75k
46.7%
$75k–$100k
2.2%
$100k–$150k
6.7%
$150k–$200k
13.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 22.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 46.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 2.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 6.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.3% |
| Median income | $58,542 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
75.0%
$50k–$100k
22.5%
$200k–$300k
2.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 88.9% |
| Renter occupied | 11.1% |
| Vacant | 19.6% |
| Single-family detached | 92.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 1.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 33.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 21.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 37.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 44.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 6.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 20.0% |
| 3 or more | 73.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Propane / LP gas | 53.3% |
| Wood | 46.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 21 | 46.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 11 | 24.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 12 | 26.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1 | 2.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 9 | 20.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 21 | 46.7% |
| Average household size | 1.78 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.6% | 50.0% |
| Married | 63.0% | 25.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 20.8% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 4.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.4%
HS graduate
59.3%
Some college, no degree
28.8%
Associate's degree
8.5%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 8 | 57.1% |
| High school | 1 | 7.1% |
| College / grad school | 5 | 35.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
34.4%
Retail trade
16.4%
Transportation & utilities
14.8%
Education & healthcare
14.8%
Agriculture & mining
8.2%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Professional & management
3.3%
Public administration
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 3.3% |
| Service | 14.8% |
| Sales & office | 13.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 42.6% |
| Production & transportation | 26.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 49.2% |
| Government | 41.0% |
| Self-employed | 9.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.4 |
Poverty
All people
23.6%
Under 18 years
33.3%
18 and over
23.2%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 51.1% |
| Retirement income | 44.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 15.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| High blood pressure | 36.4% |
| High cholesterol | 34.8% |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 26.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.6% |
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 24.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.8% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 13.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.8% |
| Visited dentist | 63.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 16.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 8 | 11.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 27.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 34.4% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 52.5% |
| Public insurance | 38.8% |
| No insurance | 13.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 78 | 97.5% |
| 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) | 74 | 92.5% |
| Born in same state | 74 | 92.5% |
| Born in different state | 40 | 50.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6 | 7.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 6 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 14 | 17.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5 | 6.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 56.2% |
| Internet access | 97.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67478
What city is ZIP code 67478 in?
ZIP code 67478 is primarily assigned to Simpson, Kansas.
What county is ZIP code 67478 in?
ZIP code 67478 falls within Mitchell County, Kansas.
Does ZIP code 67478 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 67478 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 67478?
24% of residents in ZIP code 67478 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 67478 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 67478 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 67478 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 67478 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 67478 in?
ZIP code 67478 observes the CST timezone.