| City: | Simpson, Kansas |
| County: | Mitchell County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 1:08:31 AM |
| Population: | 90 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 785 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.3498, -97.9852 |
| Land Area: | 1.788 sq mi |
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Simpson is a tiny farming community in Mitchell County, Kansas, with just 90 residents and 34 households spread across 0.14 square miles. Though classified as a PO Box ZIP, Simpson actually has both street delivery and PO Box service available. The post office maintains 30 PO Boxes, and 88% of local households use them for mail delivery.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. Despite having some street addresses in the postal database, there's no alternative mail delivery option across the area. That's why nearly every household relies on a PO Box at the Simpson post office.
Simpson's street grid is typical of small Kansas towns. Streets include S Beloit St, E Front St, S Prairie St, and S Elkhorn St, with tree names like Elm and Oak mixed in. The median age is 34 years, younger than many rural Kansas communities. Housing is almost entirely owner-occupied (30 of 34 households), and 70 of the 49 total housing units were built before 1939, showing the town's agricultural heritage.
Mail to Simpson should use:
PO Box [number]
Simpson, KS 67478Some street addresses exist in the postal system, but the PO Box Only Zone designation means boxes are the primary delivery method for residents.
Street names follow classic Kansas small town patterns with directional streets (Beloit, Front) and tree names (Elm, Oak).
ZIP Code 67478 has 90 residents and 34 households (average 2.65 persons per household). The median age is 34.0 years, younger than the state (37.4) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.8% male and 52.2% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.8%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.4%, much higher than the state average of 75.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 90Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 149Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 50.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $60,078Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 34Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $25,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.65Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.55Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 67 | 72 | 46 | 50 | 59 | 61 | 50 | 54 | 58 | 76 | 82 | 80 | 149 |
| Decennial Census | 89 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 90 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34
Male Median Age: 36.8
Female Median Age: 32.3
| 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 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 85 | 93.41% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 3.30% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 3.30% |
| Total: | 91 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 43 | 47.78% | 36.8 years |
| Females: | 47 | 52.22% | 32.3 years |
| Total: | 90 | 100% | 34.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 146 | 97.99% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 3 | 2.01% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 2.01% |
| Total Population: | 149 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 146 | 97.99% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 3 | 2.01% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $60,078, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $20,971 (53.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,161. Family households earn a median of $57,500 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $57,500). By gender, male median income is $42,153 and female is $21,250, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $20,903 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 73.0%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (44.4%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,107 | $43,125 | $49,063 | $49,063 | $47,083 | $50,714 | $48,571 | $48,125 | $47,917 | $53,203 | $55,486 | $58,542 | $60,078 |
| Median Family Income | $39,821 | $46,250 | $63,750 | $67,857 | $58,750 | $58,125 | $49,464 | $49,375 | $49,583 | $53,125 | $55,469 | $58,125 | $57,500 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $11,786 | $12,031 | $12,321 | $29,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $39,286 | $41,875 | $48,125 | $47,813 | $0 | $50,250 | $49,375 | $51,250 | $0 | $39,167 | $36,250 | $0 | $42,153 |
| Median Female Income | $27,500 | $21,250 | $35,417 | $35,357 | $0 | $38,000 | $36,250 | $36,250 | $38,750 | $27,500 | $0 | $0 | $21,250 |
| Employed: | 72 | 72.00% |
| Unemployed: | 1 | 1.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 27 | 27.00% |
| Total: | 100 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 23 | 31.94% |
| Service: | 4 | 5.56% |
| Sales and Office: | 4 | 5.56% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 32 | 44.44% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 9 | 12.50% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 72 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $25,800, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is down $3,800 (12.84%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,029), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $525. Of occupied housing, owners make up 69.23% (42.22% with a mortgage, 57.78% free-and-clear) and renters 30.77% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $29,600 | $36,300 | $27,500 | $27,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,300 | $21,800 | $22,700 | $0 | $25,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 2 | 10.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 18 | 90.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $525 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 19 | 29.23% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 26 | 40.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 20 | 30.77% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 65 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 65 | 92.86% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 5 | 7.14% |
| Total Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 66 | 94.29% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2 | 2.86% |
| Other Units: | 2 | 2.86% |
| Total Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (35.20%). High school or higher is 97.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 22.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 47.70%, which is generally lower than the state rate (73.70%). The share of people in poverty is 4.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 5.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.20 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (81.48%). College enrollment is 14.81%, 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: | 2 | 2.08% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 40 | 41.67% |
| Some college, no degree: | 18 | 18.75% |
| Associate's degree: | 36 | 37.50% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 96 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 94 | 97.92% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 71 | 46.71% |
| Public Insurance: | 48 | 31.58% |
| No Insurance: | 33 | 21.71% |
| Total: | 152 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 119 | 78.29% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 9.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
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): | 22 | 81.48% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1 | 3.70% |
| College or graduate school: | 4 | 14.81% |
| Total: | 27 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 23 | 85.19% |
ZIP Code 67478 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 32Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 67478 is located in Mitchell County, Kansas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Kansas's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 67478. It covers 1.788 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: | 1.788 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 52542.5 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2065650Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Simpson city; KansasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 67478 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 January 1, 2026.