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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 67301 has 12,385 residents and 5,105 households (average 2.38 persons per household). The median age is 41.1 years, older than the state (37.4) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.0% male and 51.0% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.8%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (80.9%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	12,385Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	12,996Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	12,778Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	57.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$54,905Source: Census ACS

Households:	5,105Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$109,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.38Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.09Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	13,449	13,579	13,651	13,026	12,995	12,952	12,801	12,559	12,497	12,647	12,793	12,932	12,996
Decennial Census	13,556	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	12,385	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 41.1

Male Median Age: 39

Female Median Age: 42.8

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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	353	420	482	413	348	327	362	378	333	327	350	405	411	406	302	203	137	106
Female	336	423	469	417	274	297	375	368	335	328	375	439	437	401	355	289	210	194
Total	689	843	951	830	622	624	737	746	668	655	725	844	848	807	657	492	347	300

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	10,019	83.34%
Black:	523	4.35%
Hispanic:*	878	7.30%
Asian:	90	0.75%
American Indian:	241	2.00%
Hawaiian:	8	0.07%
Other:	263	2.19%
Total:	12,022	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	6,063	48.95%	39.0 years
Females:	6,322	51.05%	42.8 years
Total:	12,385	100%	41.1 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	12,573	96.75%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	162	1.25%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	56	0.43%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	205	2.01%
Total Population:	12,996	100%
Total Native Population:	12,735	97.99%
Total Foreign-born Population:	261	2.01%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $54,905, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $9,742 (21.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,039. Family households earn a median of $72,390 versus $36,843 for nonfamily households (a difference of $35,547). By gender, male median income is $51,543 and female is $41,473, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $10,070 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 61.0%, which is lower than the state rate (66.3%). The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$45,163	$42,620	$42,339	$43,068	$44,037	$44,261	$46,343	$46,787	$47,866	$46,563	$50,031	$52,040	$54,905
Median Family Income	$57,917	$55,110	$54,896	$50,703	$50,218	$49,632	$54,144	$51,907	$56,056	$56,905	$60,134	$64,987	$72,390
Median NonFamily Income	$25,853	$25,861	$23,573	$23,764	$24,007	$23,870	$24,410	$28,524	$28,427	$26,645	$29,662	$34,888	$36,843
Median Male Income	$40,630	$40,915	$41,349	$40,534	$39,112	$38,365	$41,759	$43,793	$44,511	$47,689	$48,949	$52,471	$51,543
Median Female Income	$28,674	$29,361	$31,480	$32,769	$32,144	$31,089	$32,026	$32,143	$33,702	$36,182	$37,688	$42,963	$41,473

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	5,915	58.34%
Unemployed:	271	2.67%
Not In Labor Force:	3,953	38.99%
Total:	10,139	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,912	32.32%
Service:	958	16.20%
Sales and Office:	1,243	21.01%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	584	9.87%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,218	20.59%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	5,915	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $109,500, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $26,100 (31.29%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,900. The median gross rent is $798, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $221 (38.30%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $95. Of occupied housing, owners make up 72.13% (48.42% with a mortgage, 51.58% free-and-clear) and renters 27.87% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.62%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (9.69%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$83,400	$82,100	$77,100	$76,200	$79,300	$80,700	$86,700	$91,100	$89,600	$87,000	$89,900	$106,800	$109,500

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	168	11.26%
$500 to $999:	895	59.99%
$1,000 to $1,499:	355	23.79%
$1,500 to $1,999:	43	2.88%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	1	0.07%
No Rent:	30	2.01%
Total:	1,492	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$577	$604	$615	$614	$643	$657	$667	$694	$703	$710	$727	$762	$798

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,870	34.93%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,992	37.21%
Renter Occupied:	1,492	27.87%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	5,354	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	5,354	83.38%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,067	16.62%
Total Housing Units:	6,421	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	5,362	83.51%
Multi-Family Units:	662	10.31%
Other Units:	397	6.18%
Total Housing Units:	6,421	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 25.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (35.20%). High school or higher is 92.00%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 10.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 41.70%, which is notably higher than the state rate (30.40%). The share of people in poverty is 10.50%, which is on par with the state rate (7.70%), down 1.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.20 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.98%). College enrollment is 22.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	217	2.50%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	481	5.54%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,526	29.09%
Some college, no degree:	1,895	21.82%
Associate's degree:	1,333	15.35%
Bachelor's degree:	1,444	16.63%
Graduate or professional degree:	788	9.07%
Total:	8,684	100%
High school or higher:	7,986	91.96%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,232	25.70%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	8,326	55.64%
Public Insurance:	5,343	35.71%
No Insurance:	1,294	8.65%
Total:	14,963	100%
Has Health Insurance:	13,669	91.35%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	12.0%	13.6%	14.0%	12.7%	12.1%	12.8%	11.5%	14.4%	10.7%	12.5%	10.7%	12.0%	10.5%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	149	4.30%
Kindergarten:	246	7.10%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,594	45.98%
High school (grades 9-12):	698	20.13%
College or graduate school:	780	22.50%
Total:	3,467	100%
Early Childhood:	395	11.39%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,538	73.20%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Independence, Kansas
County:	Montgomery County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	8:44:33 AM
Population:	12,385 [See All]
Area Code:	620
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	37.2546, -95.7832
Land Area:	214.982 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/67301/zip-code-67301.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	5,369Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	442Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	6,126Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	4,890Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	192Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	323Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$56,982,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$233,258,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	4,941Source: CBP

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:	214.982 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	5.605 sq miSource: 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:	2033875Source: Census
Place Name:	Independence city; KansasSource: Census

ZIP Code 67301 in Independence, KS

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 67301

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 67301

Sources & References