ZIP Code 67526 in Ellinwood, KS

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Ellinwood, Kansas
Counties:Barton County[Primary]
Rice County
Stafford County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:47:01 AM
Population:2,639 [See All]
Area Code:620
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:38.3778, -98.5902
Land Area:216.183 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 67526 has 2,639 residents and 1,089 households (average 2.38 persons per household). The median age is 42.5 years, older than the state (37.4) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.1% male and 49.9% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (93.9%, much higher than the state average of 75.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0%, 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:2,639Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:2,569Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:2,639Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:12.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$55,763Source: Census ACS
Households:1,089Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$103,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.38Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.86Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--2,5142,8262,9293,0583,0292,9822,9293,1012,6692,7512,7032,7712,569
Decennial Census2,759------------------2,639------
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: 42.5

Male Median Age: 41.7

Female Median Age: 43.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male919410169585587796565621131089551533738
Female57106947363499281577063951138874434159
Total148200195142121104179160122135125208221183125967897
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,47793.93%
Black:60.23%
Hispanic:*1053.98%
Asian:60.23%
American Indian:90.34%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:341.29%
Total:2,637100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1,32150.06%41.7 years
Females:1,31849.94%43.6 years
Total:2,639100%42.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:2,49797.20%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:391.52%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:331.28%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:01.28%
Total Population:2,569100%
Total Native Population:2,53698.72%
Total Foreign-born Population:331.28%
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 $55,763, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $8,211 (17.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,496. Family households earn a median of $65,052 versus $49,528 for nonfamily households (a difference of $15,524). By gender, male median income is $52,891 and female is $36,919, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $15,972 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 57.5%, which is far less than the state rate (66.3%). The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (25.0%).

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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)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$47,552$52,500$50,417$53,452$53,529$58,450$56,167$60,125$49,267$48,750$47,597$52,739$55,763
Median Family Income$61,992$60,000$57,547$62,305$61,929$73,079$74,607$80,486$76,838$69,239$63,571$58,125$65,052
Median NonFamily Income$28,421$32,692$26,375$26,932$26,136$31,806$30,744$30,409$29,412$31,413$40,615$46,909$49,528
Median Male Income$40,925$41,806$42,500$47,167$48,194$48,958$49,821$51,900$50,188$45,881$45,313$48,125$52,891
Median Female Income$25,169$27,802$28,107$31,420$31,429$34,338$31,991$34,318$31,910$34,091$33,826$34,519$36,919
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:1,14656.34%
Unemployed:231.13%
Not In Labor Force:86542.53%
Total:2,034100%
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)


Management, business, science, and arts:28725.04%
Service:24020.94%
Sales and Office:24221.12%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:16614.49%
Production, transportation, and material moving:21118.41%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,146100%
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 $103,900, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $32,200 (44.91%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,400. The median gross rent is $702, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $252 (56.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $56. Of occupied housing, owners make up 76.41% (38.25% with a mortgage, 61.75% free-and-clear) and renters 23.59% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.76%, which is much 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)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$71,700$71,100$71,500$74,100$70,500$79,100$80,200$83,400$77,500$79,700$98,100$101,600$103,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:83.60%
$500 to $999:18884.68%
$1,000 to $1,499:73.15%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:198.56%
Total:222100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$450$512$529$530$533$599$709$653$646$671$594$678$702
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):27529.22%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):44447.18%
Renter Occupied:22223.59%
Total Occupied Housing Units:941100%

Occupied Housing Units:94185.24%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):16314.76%
Total Housing Units:1,104100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:1,00691.12%
Multi-Family Units:282.54%
Other Units:706.34%
Total Housing Units:1,104100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 17.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (35.20%). High school or higher is 95.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 13.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 39.20%, which is notably higher than the state rate (30.40%). The share of people in poverty is 15.60%, which is on par with the state rate (7.70%), up 6.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 11.70 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 (57.81%). College enrollment is 9.11%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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)


Less than 9th grade:442.50%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:442.50%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):65537.26%
Some college, no degree:53330.32%
Associate's degree:1739.84%
Bachelor's degree:1719.73%
Graduate or professional degree:1387.85%
Total:1,758100%
High school or higher:1,67094.99%
Bachelor's degree or higher:30917.58%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:1,61754.87%
Public Insurance:99033.59%
No Insurance:34011.54%
Total:2,947100%
Has Health Insurance:2,60788.46%
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)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty8.7%12.7%12.6%9.6%11.3%7.0%3.3%3.0%3.9%6.3%12.4%15.5%15.6%
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)


Nursery School, Preschool:336.13%
Kindergarten:213.90%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):31157.81%
High school (grades 9-12):12423.05%
College or graduate school:499.11%
Total:538100%
Early Childhood:5410.04%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):45684.76%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 67526 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 64 business establishments, employing about 472 people with an annual payroll of $19,439,000. USPS data shows 1,109 residential mailboxes and 57 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,109Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:57Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,360Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,059Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:4Source: USPS
# of Businesses:64Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$4,510,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$19,439,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:472Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 67526 is located in Barton County, Kansas, within the Great Bend, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 24460) and Kansas's 1st and 4th Congressional Districts. This Micro area has a population of 25,275 people, about 10.44% of whom live in ZIP Code 67526. It covers 216.183 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.593 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Great Bend, KSSource: Census
CBSA Number:24460Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:25,275Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:216.183 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:2.593 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01,04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:52542.5, 14315.68 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2020425Source: Census
Place Name:Ellinwood city; KansasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


67529 | | 67525

Schools in ZIP Code 67526


ZIP Code 67526 is in the Ellinwood Public Schools Unified School District 355, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Ellinwood Elem 310 E. 6th St.
Ellinwood, KS 67526
District: Ellinwood Public Schools Unified School District 355
Ellinwood Middle School 210 E. 2nd St.
Ellinwood, KS 67526
District: Ellinwood Public Schools Unified School District 355
Ellinwood High 210 E 2nd
Ellinwood, KS 67526
District: Ellinwood Public Schools Unified School District 355
St Joseph Elementary School 111 W 3rd St
Ellinwood, KS 67526
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 67526


Barton County Community College 245 Ne 30th Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
Type: Post Secondary
Sterling College 125 W. Cooper
Sterling, KS 67579
Type: Post Secondary
Hutchinson Community College 1300 N Plum St
Hutchinson, KS 67501
Type: Post Secondary
Central Christian College Of Kansas 1200 S Main
Mcpherson, KS 67460-5740
Type: Post Secondary
Pratt Community College 348 Ne Sr 61
Pratt, KS 67124
Type: Post Secondary
Mcpherson College 1600 E. Euclid
Mcpherson, KS 67460-1402
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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