| City: | Schoenchen, Kansas |
| City Alias: | Hays |
| County: | Ellis County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:46:56 AM |
| Population: | 170 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 785 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.7079, -99.3384 |
| Land Area: | 0.124 sq mi |
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Schoenchen is a small Kansas town in Ellis County with 170 residents and 78 households. Though classified as a PO Box ZIP by USPS, Schoenchen doesn't actually have any PO Boxes. Instead, all 82 homes receive mail via rural carrier delivery along streets like Arapahoe, Cheyenne, and Church.
The town has an older population, with a median age of 51.4 years. This is a stable, established community. Nearly all residents (92%) own their homes, and the median household income is $65,313. The town preserves its historic character with 105 housing units built before 1939, accounting for much of the housing stock in this compact 0.36 square mile community.
Schoenchen accepts both its own name and "HAYS" as valid mailing addresses, connecting it to the larger city of Hays nearby. The town maintains just 3 business establishments employing 46 people. Street names blend Native American references (Arapahoe, Cheyenne) with traditional town names (Church, Oak, Front). It's a quiet rural community where nearly everyone drives to work (60 of 80 workers) and 17% work from home.
Streets blend Native American tribal names (Arapahoe, Cheyenne) with traditional town names (Church, Oak, Front).
ZIP Code 67667 has 170 residents and 78 households (average 2.18 persons per household). The median age is 51.4 years, significantly older than the state (37.4) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.5% male and 46.5% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (85.9%, much higher than the state average of 75.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (2.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 170Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 181Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 178Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,371.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $63,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 78Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $141,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.18Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.55Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 224 | 219 | 222 | 190 | 189 | 184 | 166 | 158 | 167 | 153 | 185 | 211 | 228 | 181 |
| Decennial Census | 204 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 170 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 51.4
Male Median Age: 51.3
Female Median Age: 51.5
| 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 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 21 | 14 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| White: | 146 | 92.99% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.64% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 1.91% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 3.18% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 1.27% |
| Total: | 157 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 91 | 53.53% | 51.3 years |
| Females: | 79 | 46.47% | 51.5 years |
| Total: | 170 | 100% | 51.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 181 | 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: | 181 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 181 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $63,750, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $17,679 (38.4%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,750. Family households earn a median of $66,458 versus $48,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $17,708). By gender, male median income is $49,886 and female is $46,250, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $3,636 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 78.8%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.8%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (41.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,071 | $45,250 | $48,333 | $53,125 | $61,250 | $65,313 | $66,875 | $63,750 | $72,500 | $86,250 | $59,318 | $64,479 | $65,313 | $63,750 |
| Median Family Income | $47,500 | $49,000 | $59,375 | $65,625 | $76,875 | $78,750 | $91,250 | $86,250 | $89,375 | $95,625 | $76,875 | $71,875 | $67,019 | $66,458 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $16,250 | $34,250 | $34,688 | $36,250 | $40,625 | $40,938 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,000 | $0 | $47,500 | $48,750 |
| Median Male Income | $36,369 | $39,750 | $40,179 | $40,625 | $0 | $42,000 | $47,083 | $47,750 | $52,500 | $53,000 | $52,917 | $58,333 | $53,750 | $49,886 |
| Median Female Income | $26,250 | $30,500 | $31,563 | $34,583 | $0 | $36,250 | $41,667 | $40,938 | $38,750 | $41,250 | $43,571 | $45,500 | $44,688 | $46,250 |
| Employed: | 106 | 72.60% |
| Unemployed: | 9 | 6.16% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 31 | 21.23% |
| Total: | 146 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 44 | 41.51% |
| Service: | 6 | 5.66% |
| Sales and Office: | 29 | 27.36% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 3 | 2.83% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 24 | 22.64% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 106 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $141,300, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $61,300 (76.63%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $34,100. 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 95.18% (46.84% with a mortgage, 53.16% free-and-clear) and renters 4.82% - making this ZIP Code under 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 | $80,000 | $85,000 | $95,000 | $106,300 | $87,500 | $103,600 | $102,400 | $101,500 | $107,200 | $112,500 | $110,200 | $116,300 | $150,800 | $141,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 2 | 50.00% |
| $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: | 2 | 50.00% |
| Total: | 4 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $550 | $600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $875 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 37 | 44.58% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 42 | 50.60% |
| Renter Occupied: | 4 | 4.82% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 83 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 83 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 83 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 80 | 96.39% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 3 | 3.61% |
| Total Housing Units: | 83 | 100% |
In 2024, 31.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 94.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 21.50%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 7.70 percentage points since 2011. 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 (75.76%). College enrollment is 6.06%, 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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| Less than 9th grade: | 3 | 2.40% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4 | 3.20% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 47 | 37.60% |
| Some college, no degree: | 17 | 13.60% |
| Associate's degree: | 15 | 12.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 37 | 29.60% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 1.60% |
| Total: | 125 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 118 | 94.40% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 39 | 31.20% |
| Private Insurance: | 146 | 71.92% |
| Public Insurance: | 39 | 19.21% |
| No Insurance: | 18 | 8.87% |
| Total: | 203 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 185 | 91.13% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 7.7% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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): | 25 | 75.76% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6 | 18.18% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 6.06% |
| Total: | 33 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 31 | 93.94% |
ZIP Code 67667 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available. USPS data shows 82 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 82Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 132Source: 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 67667 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 0.60% of whom live in ZIP Code 67667. It covers 0.124 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: | 0.124 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: | 2063425Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Schoenchen city; KansasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 67667 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.