67581 ZIP Code — Sylvia, KS

Reno County, Kansas

ZIP code 67581 is located in Sylvia, Kansas, within Reno County. It covers approximately 113.87 square miles and serves a population of 334 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 620.

About ZIP code 67581

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 $67,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,696. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 67581 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

334

population

113.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

67581 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 67581

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 67581. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sylvia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

67510 Abbyville (11 mi) 67578 Stafford (11.7 mi) 67573 Raymond (15 mi) 67576 St John (15.6 mi) 67579 Sterling (15.8 mi) 67583 Turon (16 mi) 67512 Alden (16.1 mi) 67566 Partridge (17.3 mi) 67514 Arlington (18.5 mi) 67561 Nickerson (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	334
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	155

Geography
Land area	113.87 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	38.0171
Longitude	-98.4083
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	35.9%	48.3%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	34.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	29.6%	14.5%	21.0%
Over $200k	4.2%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

334

Population

People per sq mi

46.6

Median age

$61,696

Median household income

$36,309

Per capita income

$67,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.4%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

222

Housing units

9.1%

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	52	15.6%
18 and over	282	84.4%
65 and over	56	16.8%
Median age	46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Other race 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	321	93%
Hispanic or Latino	11	3.2%
Other race	9	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.6%
Two or more races	2	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.9%	48.3%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	34.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	29.6%	14.5%	21.0%
Over $200k	4.2%	3.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 23.8%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 23.8%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	23.8%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	4.0%
$150k–$200k	23.8%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$61,696

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.5%

$50k–$100k 29.3%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k–$300k 17.0%

$300k–$500k 2.0%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$67,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.4%
Renter occupied	2.6%
Vacant	33.2%
Single-family detached	83.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	35.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	58.4%
4 bedrooms	5.3%
5+ bedrooms	10.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	35.1%
3 or more	45.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.7%
Electricity	14.6%
Propane / LP gas	18.5%
Wood	13.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	92	60.9%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.7%
Male householder, no spouse	34	22.5%
Female householder, no spouse	24	15.9%
Households with children under 18	27	17.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	52	34.4%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.8%	14.2%
Married	58.8%	64.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.9%
Divorced	14.4%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 35.8%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	9.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	4.2%
Kindergarten	8	11.3%
Elementary school	21	29.6%
High school	4	5.6%
College / grad school	35	49.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 16.2%

Education & healthcare 16.2%

Public administration 12.1%

Wholesale trade 10.6%

Finance & real estate 10.6%

Retail trade 8.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Construction 4.5%

Other services 4.5%

Professional & management 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.4%
Service	7.1%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	20.7%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.2%
Government	21.2%
Self-employed	11.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.4%
Carpool	23.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.3

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 4.7%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.3%
High blood pressure	41.8%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	58.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	15.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.2%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	1.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.3%
Public insurance	28.7%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	320	95.8%
Spanish	2	0.6%
Other Indo-European	2	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	325	97.3%
Born in same state	325	97.3%
Born in different state	265	79.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	2.7%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	40	12%
Italian	26	7.8%
French	23	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	4.8%
Dutch	5	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.2%
Internet access	82.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 67581

What city is ZIP code 67581 in?

ZIP code 67581 is primarily assigned to Sylvia, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 67581 in?

ZIP code 67581 falls within Reno County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 67581 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 67581 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 67581?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 67581 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 67581 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 67581?

The median home value in ZIP code 67581 is $67,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 67581 in?

ZIP code 67581 observes the CST timezone.