ZIP Code 67846: Population, Income, Housing

State: KS

Total population: 34,475 Household income: $73,218 Rent: $1,051

Overview

Total population

34,475

Rent

$1,051

Year built

1978

Household income

$73,218

Per capita income

$32,827

Poverty rate

11.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.8 persons

Rent over 30% of income

30.8%

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

Finney County

City

Garden City

Total population

34,475

Adults over 25

20,830

Total households

12,228

Household size

2.8 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

$73,218

Per capita income

$32,827

Poverty rate

11.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

30.8%

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

$1,051

Year built

1978

Households that rent

36.3%

Households that own

63.7%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.4

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).

Race

White

47.2%

Black

5.1%

Asian

4.1%

Two or more races

27.3%

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

55.4%

Not Hispanic or Latino

44.6%

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

16,393 (96.2%)

Commute time to work

14 mins

Work from home

643 (3.8%)

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

40.6%

High school graduate or GED

23.3%

Some college or associate degree

17.3%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

18.8%

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 67846 with: Kansas United States

ZIP 67846

Total population34,475

Rent$1,051

Year built1978

Household income$73,218

Per capita income$32,827

Poverty rate11.1%

Unemployment rateN/A

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	ZIP67846	StateKansas	CountryUnited States
Total population	34,475	2,947,197	334,922,499
Rent	$1,051	$1,060	$1,413
Year built	1978	1976	1980
Household income	$73,218	$74,275	$80,734
Per capita income	$32,827	$40,978	$44,673
Poverty rate	11.1%	11.3%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.6%	4%

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Summary for 67846

Rent & Income

In 67846, the typical monthly rent is $1,051 and the typical household income is $73,218. Rent here is similar to Kansas, and household income is similar to Kansas. The estimated poverty rate is 11.1%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 36.3% of households. Around 30.8% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Only about 18.8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

ZIP 67846 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 67846 — Poverty

How ZIP 67846 compares in Kansas (15 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,051	9 / 15	from lower rent	$934 – $1,618
Household income	$73,218	7 / 15	from higher income	$52,028 – $117,706
Poverty rate	11.1%	8 / 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 67846

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 9th out of 15 ZIP Codes in Kansas. Across Kansas, figures vary from $934 in ZIP 67203 up to $1,618 in ZIP 66213.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 67846 stands 7th out of 15 ZIP Codes. Throughout Kansas, numbers span from $52,028 in ZIP 67203 up to $117,706 in ZIP 66213.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 8th out of 15 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 4.5% in ZIP 66213 up to 25.9% in ZIP 66502.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 67846 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,051 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 67846

Annual Household Income: $73,218

💡 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 67846

Estimated Rate: 11.1%

💡 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 67846

In ZIP Code 67846, households that rent: 4,439 (36.3%)

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

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	4,439	36.3%
Owner-Occupied	7,789	63.7%

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 67846

In ZIP Code 67846, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,368 (30.8%)

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

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	1,368	30.8%
Other renter households	3,071	69.2%
Total renter households	4,439	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 67846

Less than High School: 8,466 people (40.6%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 4,849 people (23.3%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,608 people (17.3%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 3,907 people (18.8%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 20,830

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.