Plains ZIP Code List — Meade County, KS
There is one unique ZIP code in Plains, Kansas and it is 67869. Area code: 620.
1
ZIP codes
312.16
sq mi land
0.58
sq mi water
620
area code
Plains, KS ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Plains, KS (1)
Demographics & statistics
1,559
Population
31.1
Median age
$70,179
Median household income
$35,229
Per capita income
$145,300
Median home value
$743
Median monthly rent
72.9%
Home ownership
9.8%
Poverty rate
1.4%
Unemployment
508
Housing units
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
84
Under 5
84
44
5–9
45
74
10–14
74
52
15–19
52
76
20–24
77
78
25–34
78
114
35–44
114
100
45–54
101
41
55–59
41
31
60–64
32
61
65–74
61
20
75–84
21
2
85+
2
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 494 | 31.7% |
| 18 and over | 1,065 | 68.3% |
| 65 and over | 167 | 10.7% |
| Median age | 31.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
49.7%
Hispanic or Latino
23%
Other race
17.2%
Two or more races
8.4%
Black or African American
1.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,006 | 49.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 465 | 23% |
| Other race | 349 | 17.2% |
| Two or more races | 171 | 8.4% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 1.6% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
5.0%
$25k–$35k
6.0%
$35k–$50k
7.9%
$50k–$75k
28.3%
$75k–$100k
21.2%
$100k–$150k
12.2%
$150k–$200k
8.1%
$200k+
6.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 28.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 21.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.1% |
| $200k+ | 6.2% |
| Median income | $70,179 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.3%
$50k–$100k
23.4%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
29.8%
$200k–$300k
6.4%
$300k–$500k
6.9%
$500k–$1M
4.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,300 |
| Median rent / month | $743 |
| Owner occupied | 72.9% |
| Renter occupied | 27.1% |
| Vacant | 12.8% |
| Single-family detached | 77.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 20.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.93 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 35.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 17.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.3% |
| 3 or more | 34.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.3% |
| Electricity | 8.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.2% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 317 | 54.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 72 | 12.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 94 | 16.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 97 | 16.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 292 | 50.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 130 | 22.4% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.9% | 25.7% |
| Married | 61.5% | 59.1% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 8.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
15.2%
Some HS, no diploma
8.9%
HS graduate
16.9%
Some college, no degree
28.7%
Associate's degree
11.6%
Bachelor's degree
9.8%
Graduate / professional
8.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 75.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 42 | 9.5% |
| Kindergarten | 18 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 184 | 41.4% |
| High school | 117 | 26.4% |
| College / grad school | 83 | 18.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
25.3%
Education & healthcare
21.0%
Construction
13.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.9%
Other services
6.5%
Retail trade
6.4%
Manufacturing
6.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
2.9%
Public administration
2.7%
Finance & real estate
0.7%
Professional & management
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.0% |
| Service | 12.7% |
| Sales & office | 17.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.7% |
| Production & transportation | 13.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.7% |
| Government | 9.9% |
| Self-employed | 16.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.3% |
| Carpool | 14.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 13.9 |
Poverty
All people
9.8%
Under 18 years
10.9%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
59.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.1% |
| Retirement income | 10.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 31.2% |
| High cholesterol | 33.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 22.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 26.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 21.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.0% |
| Visited dentist | 57.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.1% |
| Teeth loss | 17.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 31 | 2.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 19.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.4% |
| Public insurance | 21.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,391 | 89.2% |
| Spanish | 186 | 13.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 148 | 10.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 32 | 2.3% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,249 | 80.1% |
| Born in same state | 1,243 | 79.7% |
| Born in different state | 887 | 56.9% |
| Foreign born | 6 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 310 | 19.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 89 | 28.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 159 | 10.2% |
| French | 119 | 7.6% |
| English | 40 | 2.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 11 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 3 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.2% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code for Plains, KS?
Plains, KS has one ZIP code: 67869.
What is the main ZIP code for Plains, KS?
The primary ZIP code for Plains, KS is 67869. The city uses area code 620 for phone service.
What county is Plains, KS in?
Plains is located in Meade County, Kansas.
How many ZIP codes are in Plains, KS?
Plains, KS has 1 ZIP code.
What ZIP code should I use for mailing packages to businesses in downtown Plains, Kansas?
Downtown Plains, Kansas uses ZIP code 67869, which covers the central business district along Main Street in this Meade County community.
What is the ZIP code for the Plains High School area in Meade County?
Plains High School and the surrounding educational facilities in Plains, Kansas are located in ZIP code 67869, serving students throughout the local school district.