Gem ZIP Codes — Thomas County, KS
There is one unique ZIP code in Gem, Kansas and it is 67734. Area code: 785.
1
ZIP codes
93.53
sq mi land
0.01
sq mi water
785
area code
Gem, KS ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Gem, KS (1)
Demographics & statistics
155
Population
31.4
Median age
$85,000
Median household income
$34,121
Per capita income
$108,900
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
98.3%
Home ownership
2.6%
Poverty rate
11.1%
Unemployment
80
Housing units
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
Under 5
5
6
5–9
8
4
10–14
6
9
15–19
12
5
20–24
7
7
25–34
8
8
35–44
11
4
45–54
6
6
55–59
8
3
60–64
3
11
65–74
13
0
75–84
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 45 | 29.0% |
| 18 and over | 110 | 71.0% |
| 65 and over | 25 | 16.1% |
| Median age | 31.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
98.7%
Hispanic or Latino
0.6%
Two or more races
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 154 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 0.6% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.6% |
Household income
Under $10k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
23.3%
$25k–$35k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
8.3%
$50k–$75k
6.7%
$75k–$100k
20.0%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
3.3%
$200k+
15.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 23.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 6.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.3% |
| $200k+ | 15.0% |
| Median income | $85,000 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
33.9%
$50k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
20.3%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k–$300k
30.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $108,900 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 98.3% |
| Renter occupied | 1.7% |
| Vacant | 25.9% |
| Single-family detached | 84.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 16.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 30.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 24.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 38.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 12.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 21.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 5.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.7% |
| 3 or more | 46.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 81.7% |
| Electricity | 1.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 36 | 60.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1 | 1.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 10 | 16.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 13 | 21.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 25 | 41.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 24 | 40.0% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.6% | 37.3% |
| Married | 60.0% | 43.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 17.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
24.7%
Some college, no degree
38.2%
Associate's degree
19.1%
Bachelor's degree
10.1%
Graduate / professional
5.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1 | 2.3% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 24 | 54.5% |
| High school | 17 | 38.6% |
| College / grad school | 2 | 4.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
20.3%
Retail trade
17.2%
Education & healthcare
17.2%
Transportation & utilities
12.5%
Construction
10.9%
Wholesale trade
9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.7%
Other services
4.7%
Public administration
3.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.3% |
| Service | 10.9% |
| Sales & office | 35.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.8% |
| Production & transportation | 3.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.3% |
| Government | 18.8% |
| Self-employed | 10.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 89.1% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 13.3 |
Poverty
All people
2.6%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
3.6%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.7% |
| Retirement income | 11.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 26.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.2% |
| High cholesterol | 36.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 25.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.9% |
| No physical activity | 22.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.4% |
| Visited dentist | 65.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 8 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.2% |
| Under 18 | 8.9% |
| 18–64 years | 2.4% |
| 65 and over | 64.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.6% |
| Public insurance | 30.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 146 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 3 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 3 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 155 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 146 | 94.2% |
| Born in different state | 111 | 71.6% |
| Foreign born | 9 | 5.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 22 | 14.2% |
| Arab | 17 | 11% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 15 | 9.7% |
| Dutch | 3 | 1.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.7% |
| Internet access | 96.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.