| City: | Wichita, Kansas |
| Names to Avoid: | Wichita State University |
| County: | Sedgwick County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:44:37 AM |
| Population: | 937 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 316 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 37.7161, -97.2953 |
| Land Area: | 0.198 sq mi |
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Wichita State University, one of three research institutions in Kansas, operates under dedicated ZIP code 67260 in Wichita. The university traces its origins to 1895 when the Congregational Church founded Fairmount College, originally intended for students who could not afford other universities. After becoming the Municipal University of Wichita in 1926, the first municipal university west of the Mississippi, it entered the Kansas state system as Wichita State University on July 1, 1964. This postal designation has served the campus for over two decades.
The 0.01-square-mile postal boundary encompasses the campus core in the North Central area of Wichita. The 2020 Census counted 937 residents within this ZIP code, with a median age of 19.4 years reflecting the undergraduate residential population. Nearly 99% of residents live in non-institutional group quarters, consistent with on-campus dormitory housing. WSU now offers over 60 undergraduate programs and 13 doctoral degrees with R2 research classification. Wichita serves as the valid mailing city for this designation.
| Population: | 937 |
| Median Age: | 19.4 |
| Housing Units: | 1 |
| Establishments: | 20 |
| Employment: | 377 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 2 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 67260 has 937 residents and 0 households. The median age is 19.4 years, significantly younger than the state (37.4) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.6% male and 53.4% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.8%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (68.4%, much lower than the state average of 75.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.4%, which is higher than the state average (13.0%).
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| 2020 Population: | 937Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 520Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4,732.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 209 | 366 | 520 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 937 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.4
Male Median Age: 19.4
Female Median Age: 19.4
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 376 | 57 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 1 | 411 | 84 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 3 | 787 | 141 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 641 | 60.07% |
| Black: | 95 | 8.90% |
| Hispanic:* | 154 | 14.43% |
| Asian: | 26 | 2.44% |
| American Indian: | 10 | 0.94% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.19% |
| Other: | 139 | 13.03% |
| Total: | 1,067 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 437 | 46.64% | 19.4 years |
| Females: | 500 | 53.36% | 19.4 years |
| Total: | 937 | 100% | 19.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 459 | 88.27% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 9 | 1.73% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 52 | 11.73% |
| Total Population: | 520 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 459 | 88.27% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 61 | 11.73% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.7%, which is roughly equal to the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 15.3%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (45.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 276 | 53.08% |
| Unemployed: | 50 | 9.62% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 194 | 37.31% |
| Total: | 520 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 125 | 45.29% |
| Sales and Office: | 125 | 45.29% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 26 | 9.42% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 276 | 100% |
In 2024, -666,666,666.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 89.80%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 8.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Private Insurance: | 467 | 89.81% |
| Public Insurance: | 44 | 8.46% |
| No Insurance: | 9 | 1.73% |
| Total: | 520 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 511 | 98.27% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 520 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 520 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 67260 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 20 business establishments, employing about 392 people with an annual payroll of $15,130,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 2 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 2Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 5,042Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 20Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,659,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $15,130,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 392Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 67260 is located in Sedgwick County, Kansas, within the Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 48620) and Kansas's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 623,061 people, about 0.15% of whom live in ZIP Code 67260. It covers 0.198 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Wichita, KSSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 48620Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 623,061Source: Census |
| MSA: | Wichita, KS MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.198 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 14315.68 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2079000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Wichita city; KansasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 67260 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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.