| City: | Liebenthal, Kansas |
| County: | Rush County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:46:07 AM |
| Population: | 92 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 785 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.6390, -99.2539 |
| Land Area: | 0.112 sq mi |
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Liebenthal is a compact village in Rush County, Kansas, spanning just 0.11 square miles with 92 residents and 47 households. Despite being classified as a PO Box ZIP, this community has rural carrier delivery and maintains zero PO Boxes. All mail arrives via a single rural route serving streets like Main, Birch, Cedar, and numbered streets from 2nd through 5th.
The town's German heritage appears in street names like Oranchen. Housing stock runs old: all 47 homes predate 1939, making this one of Kansas's most historic small communities. Median home values sit at $70,000, keeping housing affordable for the working-class residents who remain.
With a median age of 50 years, Liebenthal skews older than typical Kansas towns. The workforce shows an unusual concentration in transportation and warehousing, with 41 workers in that sector. Another 29% work from home, a surprisingly high rate for a village this size. Median household income stands at $48,333.
Mail is delivered to street addresses via rural carrier route. Standard address format:
[Street Number] [Street Name]
Liebenthal, KS 67553Street names combine a traditional numbered grid system (2nd through 5th Streets) with tree names (Birch, Cedar, Elm) and German heritage markers like Oranchen.
ZIP Code 67553 has 92 residents and 47 households (average 1.96 persons per household). The median age is 50.0 years, significantly older than the state (37.4) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (88.0%, much higher than the state average of 75.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 92Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 87Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 92Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 821.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $51,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 47Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $45,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.96Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.82Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 105 | 98 | 136 | 103 | 135 | 153 | 182 | 193 | 186 | 134 | 100 | 103 | 85 | 87 |
| Decennial Census | 114 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 92 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 50
Male Median Age: 50
Female Median Age: 50
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Female | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| White: | 81 | 93.10% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 5.75% |
| Asian: | 1 | 1.15% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 87 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 46 | 50.00% | 50.0 years |
| Females: | 46 | 50.00% | 50.0 years |
| Total: | 92 | 100% | 50.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 83 | 95.40% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 4 | 4.60% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 4.60% |
| Total Population: | 87 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 83 | 95.40% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 4 | 4.60% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $51,250, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $12,500 (32.3%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,722. Family households earn a median of $96,875 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $96,875). By gender, male median income is $68,125 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $68,125 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 66.2%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 27.5%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (45.9%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $38,750 | $47,917 | $52,917 | $40,625 | $36,750 | $42,083 | $36,563 | $39,107 | $60,972 | $43,750 | $0 | $61,250 | $48,333 | $51,250 |
| Median Family Income | $73,750 | $69,375 | $69,583 | $51,250 | $49,375 | $63,750 | $0 | $55,000 | $59,643 | $70,938 | $70,000 | $88,750 | $68,750 | $96,875 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $15,000 | $19,444 | $19,821 | $19,688 | $21,250 | $40,833 | $26,875 | $0 | $40,417 | $32,054 | $36,250 | $42,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $46,875 | $47,750 | $47,969 | $48,000 | $0 | $43,750 | $26,528 | $26,346 | $33,750 | $40,625 | $53,000 | $57,857 | $51,250 | $68,125 |
| Median Female Income | $46,250 | $25,833 | $31,250 | $23,333 | $0 | $26,875 | $28,750 | $34,375 | $42,083 | $41,563 | $43,125 | $45,500 | $47,813 | $0 |
| Employed: | 37 | 48.05% |
| Unemployed: | 14 | 18.18% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 26 | 33.77% |
| Total: | 77 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 17 | 45.95% |
| Service: | 3 | 8.11% |
| Sales and Office: | 5 | 13.51% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2 | 5.41% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 10 | 27.03% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 37 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $45,600, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $5,600 (14.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $875. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. 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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $40,000 | $43,200 | $43,800 | $34,200 | $45,000 | $35,800 | $34,200 | $36,400 | $39,100 | $67,900 | $60,000 | $67,000 | $70,000 | $45,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 9 | 100.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,313 | $875 | $925 | $967 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 6 | 15.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 25 | 62.50% |
| Renter Occupied: | 9 | 22.50% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 40 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 40 | 78.43% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 11 | 21.57% |
| Total Housing Units: | 51 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 46 | 90.20% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 5 | 9.80% |
| Total Housing Units: | 51 | 100% |
In 2024, 17.50% 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 96.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 29.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 3.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.50 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 high school (44.44%). College enrollment is 27.78%, 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: | 2 | 3.51% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 34 | 59.65% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9 | 15.79% |
| Associate's degree: | 2 | 3.51% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6 | 10.53% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 7.02% |
| Total: | 57 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 55 | 96.49% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 10 | 17.54% |
| Private Insurance: | 48 | 48.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 26 | 26.00% |
| No Insurance: | 26 | 26.00% |
| Total: | 100 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 74 | 74.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.3% | 8.0% | 2.8% | 7.7% | 5.3% | 5.1% | 6.4% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 10.3% | 6.3% | 10.0% | 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): | 5 | 27.78% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 8 | 44.44% |
| College or graduate school: | 5 | 27.78% |
| Total: | 18 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 13 | 72.22% |
ZIP Code 67553 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available. USPS data shows 47 residential mailboxes and 6 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 47Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 6Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 55Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 47Source: 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 67553 is located in Rush 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 67553. It covers 0.112 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: | 0.112 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: | 2040400Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Liebenthal city; KansasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 67553 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.