Zip code 67861: Leoti, Kansas
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 67861
67861 is a rural zip code in Leoti, Kansas (Wichita County), covering 577 sq mi of land. About 1,854 people live here, or 3 per square mile. The median resident is 40.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $78,920 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $95,800, or 1.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $950 a month.
21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 11.1 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and construction and repair. 17% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 67861 compares
- Government workers25.8%96thU.S. 14.5% · KS 16.7%103rd of 658 in KS
- Residents under 1829.9%95thU.S. 22% · KS 23.8%100th of 660 in KS
- 95thU.S. 10% · KS 9.6%220th of 658 in KS
- 82ndU.S. 17.2% · KS 17%275th of 660 in KS
- Poverty rate18.1%80thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KS 11.3%93rd of 656 in KS
- Homeownership rate74.8%66thU.S. 65.2% · KS 67.2%435th of 656 in KS
- Housing vacancy8.9%66thU.S. 10.1% · KS 9.2%433rd of 656 in KS
- 66thU.S. 0.483 · KS 0.457109th of 656 in KS
- Uninsured rate8.5%62ndU.S. 8.4% · KS 8.8%250th of 658 in KS
- Median age40.158thU.S. 38.9 · KS 37.4381st of 660 in KS
- Median earnings per worker$50,07156thU.S. $49,666 · KS $46,686170th of 657 in KS
- 51stU.S. 15.1% · KS 11.8%152nd of 659 in KS
- Median household income$78,92049thU.S. $80,734 · KS $74,275183rd of 639 in KS
- Diversity index47.347thU.S. 61.4 · KS 44.780th of 660 in KS
- 46thU.S. 14.1% · KS 7.4%82nd of 660 in KS
- Per capita income$35,54336thU.S. $44,673 · KS $40,978320th of 660 in KS
- 28thU.S. 51.1% · KS 43.5%205th of 628 in KS
- Broadband access88.6%26thU.S. 91% · KS 90.7%321st of 656 in KS
- 23rdU.S. 35.7% · KS 35.6%421st of 657 in KS
- Veterans3.4%19thU.S. 6.2% · KS 6.8%573rd of 659 in KS
- 17thU.S. $1,413 · KS $1,060161st of 517 in KS
- Tech workers0.8%10thU.S. 3.8% · KS 3.2%311th of 658 in KS
- 7thU.S. 9.7% · KS 9.8%501st of 658 in KS
- Population1,8543rdU.S. 334,922,499 · KS 2,947,197245th of 660 in KS
- Median home value$95,8002ndU.S. $332,700 · KS $217,200459th of 614 in KS
- Population density3/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · KS 36/sq mi553rd of 660 in KS
- Average commute11.1 min1stStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · KS 19.7 min634th of 649 in KS
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · KS 3.9%486th of 658 in KS
| Measure | 67861 | Wichita | KS | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 25.8% | 24.1% | 16.7% | 14.5% | 103rd of 658 | |
| Residents under 18 | 29.9% | 30.4% | 23.8% | 22% | 100th of 660 | |
| Self-employed workers | 17.3% | 22.9% | 9.6% | 10% | 220th of 658 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 21.8% | 24% | 17% | 17.2% | 275th of 660 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 18.1% | 16.5% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 93rd of 656 | |
| Homeownership rate | 74.8% | 78% | 67.2% | 65.2% | 435th of 656 | |
| Housing vacancy | 8.9% | 10.4% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 433rd of 656 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.455 | 0.475 | 0.457 | 0.483 | 109th of 656 | |
| Uninsured rate | 8.5% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 250th of 658 | |
| Median age | 40.1 | 38.8 | 37.4 | 38.9 | 381st of 660 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $50,071 | $49,420 | $46,686 | $49,666 | 170th of 657 | |
| Work from home | 13% | 15% | 11.8% | 15.1% | 152nd of 659 | |
| Median household income | $78,920 | $79,063 | $74,275 | $80,734 | 183rd of 639 | |
| Diversity index | 47.3 | 44.7 | 44.7 | 61.4 | 80th of 660 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 8.8% | 7.5% | 7.4% | 14.1% | 82nd of 660 | |
| Per capita income | $35,543 | $36,995 | $40,978 | $44,673 | 320th of 660 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 44.7% | 46.6% | 43.5% | 51.1% | 205th of 628 | |
| Broadband access | 88.6% | 89.9% | 90.7% | 91% | 321st of 656 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% | 20.1% | 35.6% | 35.7% | 421st of 657 | |
| Veterans | 3.4% | 3.5% | 6.8% | 6.2% | 573rd of 659 | |
| Median gross rent | $950 | $942 | $1,060 | $1,413 | 161st of 517 | |
| Tech workers | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.2% | 3.8% | 311th of 658 | |
| Healthcare workers | 5.9% | 5.1% | 9.8% | 9.7% | 501st of 658 | |
| Population | 1,854 | 2,091 | 2,947,197 | 334,922,499 | 245th of 660 | |
| Median home value | $95,800 | $99,300 | $217,200 | $332,700 | 459th of 614 | |
| Population density | 3/sq mi | 3/sq mi | 36/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 553rd of 660 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 11.1 min | 11 min | 19.7 min | 26.4 min | 634th of 649 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.9% | 5.2% | 486th of 658 |
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
- White66%
- Black0.2%
- Hispanic31%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.1%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 727
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 63.4%
- Married couples
- 47.7%
- Living alone
- 25.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3.4%
- Male / female
- 54% / 46%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 798
- Owner-occupied
- 74.8%
- Vacant
- 8.9%
- Median year built
- 1965
- Median rooms
- 6.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 44.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 21.7%
- Home value to income
- 1.2× (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 | 67861 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $67,135 | $74,888 |
| Service | $15,500 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $48,194 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $37,353 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $39,750 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 81.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 6%
- Households with broadband
- 88.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 63.4%
- No internet access
- 7.7%
- Without health insurance
- 8.5%
- Limited-English households
- 5.4%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Leoti
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Wichita County
- Center point
- 38.4740° N, 101.3904° W
- Land area
- 577 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
67861 spans 2 counties
- Wichita County94% of land
- Logan County6% of land
Zip codes near 67861
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67863 | Marienthal, KS | 12 mi | — |
| 67879 | Tribune, KS | 22 mi | $80,536 |
| 67871 | Scott City, KS | 26 mi | $68,339 |
| 67764 | Winona, KS | 30 mi | $65,625 |
| 67860 | Lakin, KS | 32 mi | $88,264 |
| 67838 | Deerfield, KS | 32 mi | $81,563 |
| 67851 | Holcomb, KS | 34 mi | $83,906 |
| 67761 | Wallace, KS | 34 mi | $74,091 |
| 67857 | Kendall, KS | 34 mi | — |
| 67758 | Sharon Springs, KS | 36 mi | $58,500 |
| 67878 | Syracuse, KS | 40 mi | $71,850 |
| 67850 | Healy, KS | 42 mi | $59,286 |
Zip codes like 67861 elsewhere
Questions about 67861
What city is zip code 67861?
67861 is assigned to Leoti, Kansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 67861 in?
67861 is mostly in Wichita County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 67861?
About 1,854 people live in 67861, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 67861 in?
67861 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 67861?
The median household income in 67861 is $78,920.
What zip codes are near 67861?
The closest zip codes to 67861 are 67863, 67879, 67871, 67764, 67860.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 67861, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.