| City: | Goessel, Kansas |
| County: | Marion County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:43:24 AM |
| Population: | 556 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 620 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.2245, -97.3535 |
| Land Area: | 0.379 sq mi |
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Goessel is a compact town of 556 residents in Marion County, Kansas, covering just 0.38 square miles. Founded by Mennonite immigrants from Russia in the 1870s, the town preserves its heritage through street names like Buller Street and Church Street. With a median age of 42.6 years and 200 households, it's a stable rural community where 77% of residents own their homes.
The Goessel post office maintains 210 PO Boxes serving the town's 200 households. This 1.05 adoption rate means the post office serves slightly beyond the immediate town limits, with some boxes used by nearby rural residents. Rural carrier delivery operates through one rural route serving 120 delivery points, but many residents prefer the convenience of PO Boxes for their mail. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, so street delivery is available for those who want it.
Employment patterns show this is a bedroom community. Of the workforce, 219 people work in transportation, warehousing, and utilities, suggesting many commute to jobs in nearby cities like Newton or Hutchinson. Another 108 work in education and health care. The town itself has 11 business establishments employing 132 people. Median household income is $54,583, and median home values are $96,700.
The community includes 55 people living in institutionalized group quarters, likely a nursing home or care facility. This accounts for about 10% of the total population. The town's compact size (less than half a square mile) and numbered county roads (A Rd, B Rd) reflect rural Kansas grid patterns. Street names mix practical designations (E Main St, E Commercial St) with nature references (Meadowlark Ln, Sunflower Dr, Wheat St) that honor the agricultural landscape.
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Goessel, KS 67053Street names preserve Mennonite heritage (Buller St, Church St) while agricultural references (Wheat St, Sunflower Dr, Meadowlark Ln) honor the rural Kansas landscape.
ZIP Code 67053 has 556 residents and 200 households (average 2.51 persons per household). The median age is 42.6 years, older than the state (37.4) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.0% male and 52.0% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.8%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.7%, much higher than the state average of 75.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 556Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 600Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 2Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,467.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $50,417Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 200Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $103,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.51Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.70Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 533 | 539 | 587 | 545 | 605 | 637 | 665 | 582 | 639 | 687 | 576 | 545 | 541 | 600 |
| Decennial Census | 539 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 556 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.6
Male Median Age: 41.6
Female Median Age: 43.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 11 | 21 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 23 |
| Female | 6 | 32 | 22 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 24 |
| Total | 17 | 53 | 47 | 38 | 14 | 21 | 35 | 37 | 29 | 25 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 32 | 21 | 23 | 47 |
| White: | 521 | 96.66% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.19% |
| Hispanic:* | 10 | 1.86% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.19% |
| Other: | 6 | 1.11% |
| Total: | 539 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 267 | 48.02% | 41.6 years |
| Females: | 289 | 51.98% | 43.3 years |
| Total: | 556 | 100% | 42.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 590 | 98.33% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1 | 0.17% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 6 | 1.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 3 | 1.50% |
| Total Population: | 600 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 591 | 98.50% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 9 | 1.50% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $50,417, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $18,386 (57.4%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,500. Family households earn a median of $51,875 versus $41,932 for nonfamily households (a difference of $9,943). By gender, male median income is $60,900 and female is $42,292, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $18,608 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 64.3%, which is roughly equal to the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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| Median Household Income | $32,031 | $37,500 | $41,591 | $40,972 | $41,000 | $50,000 | $50,625 | $55,833 | $57,917 | $53,750 | $54,931 | $55,972 | $54,583 | $50,417 |
| Median Family Income | $51,875 | $60,250 | $57,188 | $61,250 | $57,031 | $59,583 | $65,000 | $73,250 | $75,625 | $75,417 | $80,417 | $69,000 | $66,875 | $51,875 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $15,938 | $15,536 | $21,125 | $23,125 | $26,818 | $28,472 | $27,222 | $33,125 | $29,688 | $40,781 | $35,833 | $38,750 | $40,833 | $41,932 |
| Median Male Income | $37,500 | $36,250 | $47,614 | $49,583 | $0 | $50,000 | $51,154 | $50,000 | $52,596 | $52,176 | $57,143 | $61,250 | $59,211 | $60,900 |
| Median Female Income | $24,000 | $30,625 | $29,861 | $29,844 | $0 | $34,063 | $38,750 | $45,417 | $45,250 | $45,625 | $45,000 | $38,438 | $37,750 | $42,292 |
| Employed: | 316 | 63.33% |
| Unemployed: | 4 | 0.80% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 179 | 35.87% |
| Total: | 499 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 100 | 31.65% |
| Service: | 52 | 16.46% |
| Sales and Office: | 53 | 16.77% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 51 | 16.14% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 60 | 18.99% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 316 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $103,000, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $22,200 (27.48%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,800. The median gross rent is $850, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $492 (137.43%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $320. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.91% (55.88% with a mortgage, 44.12% free-and-clear) and renters 26.09% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 15.44%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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| Median Home Value | $80,800 | $76,700 | $81,200 | $82,800 | $82,900 | $85,600 | $87,400 | $88,200 | $88,200 | $82,400 | $86,300 | $93,200 | $96,700 | $103,000 |
| Less than $500: | 11 | 18.33% |
| $500 to $999: | 28 | 46.67% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 20 | 33.33% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 1 | 1.67% |
| Total: | 60 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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| Median Rent | $358 | $363 | $381 | $292 | $397 | $460 | $475 | $521 | $530 | $469 | $617 | $758 | $805 | $850 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 95 | 41.30% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 75 | 32.61% |
| Renter Occupied: | 60 | 26.09% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 230 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 230 | 84.56% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 42 | 15.44% |
| Total Housing Units: | 272 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 222 | 81.62% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 37 | 13.60% |
| Other Units: | 13 | 4.78% |
| Total Housing Units: | 272 | 100% |
In 2024, 33.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 94.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.00%, which is falls below the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 6.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 4.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.90 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (36.48%). College enrollment is 25.79%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 20 | 5.17% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 128 | 33.07% |
| Some college, no degree: | 74 | 19.12% |
| Associate's degree: | 34 | 8.79% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 101 | 26.10% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 30 | 7.75% |
| Total: | 387 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 367 | 94.83% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 131 | 33.85% |
| Private Insurance: | 426 | 67.83% |
| Public Insurance: | 174 | 27.71% |
| No Insurance: | 28 | 4.46% |
| Total: | 628 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 600 | 95.54% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 3.0% | 3.0% | 3.0% | 1.7% | 4.9% | 6.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 6 | 3.77% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 58 | 36.48% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 54 | 33.96% |
| College or graduate school: | 41 | 25.79% |
| Total: | 159 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 6 | 3.77% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 112 | 70.44% |
ZIP Code 67053 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 147 people with an annual payroll of $5,274,000. USPS data shows 1 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2,584Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 1Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 11Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,160,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,274,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 147Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 67053 is located in Marion County, Kansas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Kansas's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 67053. It covers 0.379 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.379 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 14143.34 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2026750Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Goessel city; KansasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 67053 is in the Goessel Unified School District 411, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.