Dodge City, KS — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 67801 serves a portion of Dodge City, Kansas, within Ford County. This community is home to approximately 7,934 residents, with a median age of 34.7 years. The median household income of $63,780 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $293,388 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 42% owner-occupied and 58% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Dodge City is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 90 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 33% and an unemployment rate of 6.1%, 67801 reflects the economic character of Ford County in Kansas.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 7,934 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 6,670 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $63,780 | ↓ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $293,388 | ↓ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 90 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 6.1% | ↑ 56% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 26.2% | ↑ 130% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 33% | ↓ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 34.7 yrs | ↓ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 42% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 58% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 3,173 | — |