Zip code 67642: Hill City, Kansas
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 67642
67642 is a rural zip code in Hill City, Kansas (Graham County), covering 250 sq mi of land. About 1,752 people live here, or 7 per square mile. The median resident is 43.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $49,896 a year, 38% below the national median of $80,734. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $98,500, or 2.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $735 a month.
27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 10.1 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; sales; and cleaning and personal care.
How 67642 compares
- Government workers29.3%98thU.S. 14.5% · KS 16.7%53rd of 658 in KS
- 92ndU.S. 17.2% · KS 17%188th of 660 in KS
- 87thU.S. 10% · KS 9.6%292nd of 658 in KS
- Median age43.178thU.S. 38.9 · KS 37.4277th of 660 in KS
- Poverty rate15.9%73rdU.S. 12.5% · KS 11.3%126th of 656 in KS
- 70thU.S. 5.2% · KS 3.9%94th of 658 in KS
- Homeownership rate72.1%59thU.S. 65.2% · KS 67.2%482nd of 656 in KS
- Housing vacancy7.6%57thU.S. 10.1% · KS 9.2%466th of 656 in KS
- 56thU.S. 51.1% · KS 43.5%133rd of 628 in KS
- Residents under 1821.9%48thU.S. 22% · KS 23.8%396th of 660 in KS
- 48thU.S. 0.483 · KS 0.457178th of 656 in KS
- Uninsured rate6.1%44thU.S. 8.4% · KS 8.8%367th of 658 in KS
- Veterans5.4%44thU.S. 6.2% · KS 6.8%437th of 659 in KS
- 38thU.S. 35.7% · KS 35.6%272nd of 657 in KS
- Per capita income$33,22428thU.S. $44,673 · KS $40,978406th of 660 in KS
- 19thU.S. 9.7% · KS 9.8%430th of 658 in KS
- Median earnings per worker$38,00816thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KS $46,686489th of 657 in KS
- Broadband access86.1%15thWeaknessU.S. 91% · KS 90.7%402nd of 656 in KS
- Diversity index19.912thU.S. 61.4 · KS 44.7341st of 660 in KS
- Work from home5.6%10thU.S. 15.1% · KS 11.8%418th of 659 in KS
- Median household income$49,8969thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KS $74,275582nd of 639 in KS
- Tech workers0.5%6thU.S. 3.8% · KS 3.2%339th of 658 in KS
- 4thU.S. $1,413 · KS $1,060353rd of 517 in KS
- 4thU.S. 14.1% · KS 7.4%410th of 660 in KS
- Population1,7523rdU.S. 334,922,499 · KS 2,947,197254th of 660 in KS
- Median home value$98,5002ndU.S. $332,700 · KS $217,200443rd of 614 in KS
- Population density7/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · KS 36/sq mi402nd of 660 in KS
- Average commute10.1 min1stStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · KS 19.7 min644th of 649 in KS
| Measure | 67642 | Graham | KS | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 29.3% | 27.1% | 16.7% | 14.5% | 53rd of 658 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 25.1% | 27% | 17% | 17.2% | 188th of 660 | |
| Self-employed workers | 13.9% | 16.9% | 9.6% | 10% | 292nd of 658 | |
| Median age | 43.1 | 46 | 37.4 | 38.9 | 277th of 660 | |
| Poverty rate | 15.9% | 14.8% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 126th of 656 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% | 5% | 3.9% | 5.2% | 94th of 658 | |
| Homeownership rate | 72.1% | 78.8% | 67.2% | 65.2% | 482nd of 656 | |
| Housing vacancy | 7.6% | 15.8% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 466th of 656 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 52.2% | 50.7% | 43.5% | 51.1% | 133rd of 628 | |
| Residents under 18 | 21.9% | 20.8% | 23.8% | 22% | 396th of 660 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.433 | 0.425 | 0.457 | 0.483 | 178th of 656 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.1% | 5% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 367th of 658 | |
| Veterans | 5.4% | 4.9% | 6.8% | 6.2% | 437th of 659 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.5% | 26.9% | 35.6% | 35.7% | 272nd of 657 | |
| Per capita income | $33,224 | $33,766 | $40,978 | $44,673 | 406th of 660 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7.3% | 8% | 9.8% | 9.7% | 430th of 658 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $38,008 | $38,214 | $46,686 | $49,666 | 489th of 657 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 86.1% | 86.7% | 90.7% | 91% | 402nd of 656 | |
| Diversity index | 19.9 | 23.4 | 44.7 | 61.4 | 341st of 660 | |
| Work from home | 5.6% | 6.4% | 11.8% | 15.1% | 418th of 659 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $49,896 | $50,650 | $74,275 | $80,734 | 582nd of 639 | |
| Tech workers | 0.5% | 0.4% | 3.2% | 3.8% | 339th of 658 | |
| Median gross rent | $735 | $734 | $1,060 | $1,413 | 353rd of 517 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.7% | 0.5% | 7.4% | 14.1% | 410th of 660 | |
| Population | 1,752 | 2,389 | 2,947,197 | 334,922,499 | 254th of 660 | |
| Median home value | $98,500 | $89,900 | $217,200 | $332,700 | 443rd of 614 | |
| Population density | 7/sq mi | 3/sq mi | 36/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 402nd of 660 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 10.1 min | 12.3 min | 19.7 min | 26.4 min | 644th of 649 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White89%
- Black2%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian0.9%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 842
- Average household size
- 2
- Family households
- 60.9%
- Married couples
- 42.8%
- Living alone
- 37.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.4%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 911
- Owner-occupied
- 72.1%
- Vacant
- 7.6%
- Median year built
- 1959
- Median rooms
- 6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 52.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 16.9%
- Home value to income
- 2.0× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 67642 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $54,200 | $74,888 |
| Service | $27,500 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $35,227 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $36,615 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $32,143 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 92.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 12.1%
- Households with broadband
- 86.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 69.6%
- No internet access
- 13.3%
- Without health insurance
- 6.1%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Hill City
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Graham County
- Center point
- 39.3700° N, 99.8304° W
- Land area
- 250 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 67642
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67625 | Bogue, KS | 7.8 mi | $35,703 |
| 67659 | Penokee, KS | 9.9 mi | $86,042 |
| 67632 | Damar, KS | 14 mi | $64,583 |
| 67650 | Morland, KS | 15 mi | $53,808 |
| 67657 | Palco, KS | 16 mi | $67,292 |
| 67645 | Lenora, KS | 16 mi | $48,750 |
| 67646 | Logan, KS | 21 mi | $68,480 |
| 67672 | Wakeeney, KS | 26 mi | $83,917 |
| 67669 | Stockton, KS | 27 mi | $62,633 |
| 67656 | Ogallah, KS | 27 mi | $73,542 |
| 67631 | Collyer, KS | 28 mi | $82,083 |
| 67740 | Hoxie, KS | 29 mi | $75,417 |
Zip codes like 67642 elsewhere
Questions about 67642
What city is zip code 67642?
67642 is assigned to Hill City, Kansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 67642 in?
67642 is in Graham County, Kansas.
What is the population of 67642?
About 1,752 people live in 67642, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 67642 in?
67642 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 67642?
The median household income in 67642 is $49,896.
What zip codes are near 67642?
The closest zip codes to 67642 are 67625, 67659, 67632, 67650, 67657.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 67642, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.