66967 ZIP Code — Smith Center, KS

Smith County, Kansas

ZIP code 66967 is located in Smith Center, Kansas, within Smith County. It covers approximately 237.19 square miles and serves a population of 2,017 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

About ZIP code 66967

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 $103,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,025. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 42% 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 9 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 66967 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,017

population

237.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66967 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66967

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66967. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Smith Center	Acceptable
Smith Center	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66952 Lebanon (12.3 mi) 66951 Kensington (13.3 mi) 67638 Gaylord (15 mi) 67628 Cedar (16.3 mi) 68972 Riverton (18.2 mi) 67621 Agra (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,017
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	237.19 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	39.8718
Longitude	-98.7857
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	57.3%	56.6%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	28.2%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	12.1%	21.0%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,017

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$51,025

Median household income

$32,618

Per capita income

$103,300

Median home value

$619

Median monthly rent

81.5%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

863

Housing units

19.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

127

25–34

128

131

35–44

132

45–54

55–59

60–64

138

65–74

138

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	396	19.6%
18 and over	1,621	80.4%
65 and over	540	26.8%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 1.8%

Black or African American 0.5%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,902	92.6%
Two or more races	51	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	38	1.8%
Other race	37	1.8%
Black or African American	11	0.5%
Asian	11	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.3%	56.6%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	28.2%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	12.1%	21.0%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 12.9%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 19.5%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	12.9%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	19.5%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$51,025

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.9%

$50k–$100k 24.2%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k–$300k 13.4%

$300k–$500k 2.7%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,300
Median rent / month	$619
Owner occupied	81.5%
Renter occupied	18.5%
Vacant	18.6%
Single-family detached	87.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	12.9%
1940–1949	9.2%
1939 or earlier	31.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	33.0%
3 bedrooms	35.3%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	11.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	38.7%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.0%
Electricity	15.0%
Propane / LP gas	9.8%
Wood	4.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	448	54.2%
Cohabiting couple	16	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	138	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	225	27.2%
Households with children under 18	206	24.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	334	40.4%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	14.7%
Married	57.2%	54.4%
Separated	0.1%	3.2%
Widowed	1.5%	13.3%
Divorced	10.0%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 40.4%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 13.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	2.8%
Kindergarten	26	7.3%
Elementary school	147	41.3%
High school	98	27.5%
College / grad school	75	21.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.6%

Retail trade 16.9%

Agriculture & mining 10.5%

Manufacturing 9.1%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Construction 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Wholesale trade 5.5%

Other services 3.6%

Professional & management 3.4%

Public administration 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.2%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	26.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.6%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	5.3%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	8.9

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 4.8%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 38.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.2%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	9.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	162	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	18.3%
65 and over	30.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.9%
Public insurance	37.5%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	7.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,901	94.2%
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)	2,007	99.5%
Born in same state	2,001	99.2%
Born in different state	1,387	68.8%
Foreign born	6	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	232	11.5%
Italian	203	10.1%
Arab	147	7.3%
Polish	14	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	11	0.5%
English	7	0.3%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66967

What city is ZIP code 66967 in?

ZIP code 66967 is primarily assigned to Smith Center, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66967 in?

ZIP code 66967 falls within Smith County, Kansas.

Does ZIP code 66967 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 66967 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 66967 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 66967 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 66967 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 66967 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66967?

The median home value in ZIP code 66967 is $103,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 66967 in?

ZIP code 66967 observes the CST timezone.