| City: | Catharine, Kansas |
| County: | Ellis County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:46:31 AM |
| Population: | 97 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 785 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.0746, -99.1535 |
| Land Area: | 0.787 sq mi |
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Catharine is a compact rural community in Ellis County, Kansas, covering less than one square mile. The 97 residents live in 52 households, creating a small household size of 1.9 people per home. The median age is 53.5 years, notably higher than Kansas averages.
This ZIP has an unusual postal setup. It's classified as a PO Box ZIP, but the post office maintains zero PO Boxes. There's no post office facility in Catharine itself (facility code N). Instead, mail arrives via Highway Contract Route delivery, with 19 addresses served by a single highway carrier. General Delivery is available for those without a standard address.
Street names tell the story of Catharine's heritage. St Anton, St Martin, St Catharine, St John, St Joseph, St Mary, and St Leo all reference Catholic saints, a pattern common in German-Russian communities that settled western Kansas in the late 1800s. These immigrants, fleeing religious persecution in Russia, established small farming villages with strong Catholic identity.
The community is 97% White, with 23% identifying as Hispanic or Latino. Among employed residents, 71 out of 100 work in transportation, warehousing, and utilities, an unusually high concentration suggesting proximity to highway corridors or grain transportation infrastructure. Another 15% work in agriculture. Per capita income is $21,719.
Owner-occupied housing dominates, with 43 of 52 households owning their homes. Median home value is $254,700. The housing stock is old: 82 of the area's homes were built before 1939, indicating the community's long-established character. Only 3 of 58 total housing units are seasonal or recreational, so this isn't a vacation area.
Because there's no post office in Catharine, residents receive mail through highway contract delivery or may use PO Boxes in nearby towns. The ZIP classification as PO Box doesn't mean everyone uses boxes. It means this ZIP was set up without carrier routes originating from a local post office.
All streets named for Catholic saints, indicating German-Russian immigrant heritage common in western Kansas.
ZIP Code 67627 has 97 residents and 52 households (average 1.87 persons per household). The median age is 53.5 years, significantly older than the state (37.4) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.5% male and 49.5% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.9%, much higher than the state average of 75.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 97Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 186Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 104Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 123.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 52Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $265,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.87Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.19Source: 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 | 110 | 215 | 252 | 186 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 97 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 53.5
Male Median Age: 50.5
Female Median Age: 57
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| White: | 94 | 97.92% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 1.04% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 1.04% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 96 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 49 | 50.52% | 50.5 years |
| Females: | 48 | 49.48% | 57.0 years |
| Total: | 97 | 100% | 53.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 186 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 186 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 186 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
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 65.1%, which is a bit higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (50.7%).
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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 | $120,568 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $121,023 | $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 | $73,542 | $78,333 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 71 | 65.14% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 38 | 34.86% |
| Total: | 109 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 15 | 21.13% |
| Service: | 36 | 50.70% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 9 | 12.68% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 11 | 15.49% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 71 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $265,600, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $265,600. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 32.86% (26.09% with a mortgage, 73.91% free-and-clear) and renters 67.14% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $115,300 | $270,000 | $254,700 | $265,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 11 | 23.40% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 36 | 76.60% |
| $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: | 47 | 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 6 | 8.57% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 17 | 24.29% |
| Renter Occupied: | 47 | 67.14% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 70 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 34 | 48.57% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 36 | 51.43% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
In 2024, 18.40% 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 89.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 69.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 61.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 44.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 44.80 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 high school (30.30%). College enrollment is 11.11%, 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: | 9 | 10.34% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 12 | 13.79% |
| Some college, no degree: | 50 | 57.47% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 16 | 18.39% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 87 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 78 | 89.66% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 16 | 18.39% |
| Private Insurance: | 116 | 46.40% |
| Public Insurance: | 129 | 51.60% |
| No Insurance: | 5 | 2.00% |
| Total: | 250 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 245 | 98.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 50.7% | 44.8% | 61.0% |
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: | 29 | 29.29% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 29 | 29.29% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 30 | 30.30% |
| College or graduate school: | 11 | 11.11% |
| Total: | 99 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 29 | 29.29% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 59 | 59.60% |
ZIP Code 67627 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 9 people with an annual payroll of $210,000. USPS data shows 56 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 56Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 56Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $50,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $210,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 9Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 67627 is located in Ellis County, Kansas, within the Hays, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25700) and Kansas's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 28,452 people, about 0.34% of whom live in ZIP Code 67627. It covers 0.787 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Hays, KSSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 25700Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 28,452Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.787 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: | 2011025Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Catharine CDP; KansasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 67627 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 March 1, 2026.