Hays, KS — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 67601 serves a portion of Hays, Kansas, within Ellis County. This community is home to approximately 34,573 residents, with a median age of 31.8 years. The median household income of $52,699 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $258,225 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 69% owner-occupied and 31% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Hays is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 93 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 34% and an unemployment rate of 4.8%, 67601 reflects the economic character of Ellis County in Kansas.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 34,573 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 13,997 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $52,699 | ↓ 22% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $258,225 | ↓ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 93 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | ↑ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 17.7% | ↑ 55% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 34% | ↓ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 31.8 yrs | ↓ 17% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 69% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 31% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 16,940 | — |