ZIP Code 67217: Population, Income, Housing

State: KS

Total population: 32,603 Household income: $55,565 Rent: $976

Overview

Total population

32,603

Rent

$976

Year built

1972

Household income

$55,565

Per capita income

$26,607

Poverty rate

18.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.6 persons

Rent over 30% of income

42.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Kansas

County

Sedgwick County

City

Wichita

Total population

32,603

Adults over 25

20,607

Total households

12,472

Household size

2.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$55,565

Per capita income

$26,607

Poverty rate

18.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

42.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$976

Year built

1972

Households that rent

31.9%

Households that own

68.1%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.5

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

67.1%

Black

7.3%

Asian

3.1%

Two or more races

16.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

18.4%

Not Hispanic or Latino

81.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

14,029 (94.5%)

Commute time to work

19 mins

Work from home

813 (5.5%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

42.3%

High school graduate or GED

35%

Some college or associate degree

9.5%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

13.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 67217 with: Sedgwick County, KS Wichita, KS Wichita metro area, KS Kansas United States

ZIP 67217

Total population32,603

Rent$976

Year built1972

Household income$55,565

Per capita income$26,607

Poverty rate18.1%

Unemployment rateN/A

Sedgwick County, KS

Total population528,226

Rent$998

Year built1978

Household income$69,365

Per capita income$37,825

Poverty rate13.9%

Unemployment rate3.7%

Wichita, KS

Total population397,945

Rent$975

Year built1974

Household income$64,620

Per capita income$36,960

Poverty rate15.9%

Unemployment rate3.8%

Wichita Metro Area, KS

Total population652,622

Rent$987

Year built1978

Household income$70,655

Per capita income$37,675

Poverty rate13%

Unemployment rate3.9%

Kansas State

Total population2,947,197

Rent$1,060

Year built1976

Household income$74,275

Per capita income$40,978

Poverty rate11.3%

Unemployment rate3.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP67217	CountySedgwick, KS	CityWichita, KS	Metro AreaWichita metro area, KS	StateKansas	CountryUnited States
Total population	32,603	528,226	397,945	652,622	2,947,197	334,922,499
Rent	$976	$998	$975	$987	$1,060	$1,413
Year built	1972	1978	1974	1978	1976	1980
Household income	$55,565	$69,365	$64,620	$70,655	$74,275	$80,734
Per capita income	$26,607	$37,825	$36,960	$37,675	$40,978	$44,673
Poverty rate	18.1%	13.9%	15.9%	13%	11.3%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.7%	3.8%	3.9%	3.6%	4%

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Summary for 67217

Rent & Income

In 67217, the typical monthly rent is $976 and the typical household income is $55,565. Rent here is similar to Wichita and lower than Kansas, and household income is lower than both Wichita and Kansas. The estimated poverty rate is 18.1%, which is higher than in both Wichita and Kansas.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 31.9% of households. About 42.4% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 13.3% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

ZIP 67217 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 67217 — Poverty

How ZIP 67217 compares in Kansas (15 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$976	4 / 15	from lower rent	$934 – $1,618
Household income	$55,565	13 / 15	from higher income	$52,028 – $117,706
Poverty rate	18.1%	13 / 15	from lower poverty	4.5% – 25.9%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Kansas with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 67217

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 67217 places 4th out of 15 ZIP Codes in Kansas. Throughout Kansas, numbers span from $934 in ZIP 67203 up to $1,618 in ZIP 66213.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 13th out of 15 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $52,028 in ZIP 67203 up to $117,706 in ZIP 66213.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 67217 comes 13th out of 15 ZIP Codes. In Kansas as a whole, the range goes from 4.5% in ZIP 66213 up to 25.9% in ZIP 66502.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 67217 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $976 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 67217

Annual Household Income: $55,565

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 67217

Estimated Rate: 18.1%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 67217

In ZIP Code 67217, households that rent: 3,981 (31.9%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	3,981	31.9%
Owner-Occupied	8,491	68.1%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 67217

In ZIP Code 67217, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,686 (42.4%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	1,686	42.4%
Other renter households	2,295	57.6%
Total renter households	3,981	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 67217

Less than High School: 8,712 people (42.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,207 people (35%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 1,949 people (9.5%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 2,739 people (13.3%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 20,607

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.