67579 ZIP Code – Sterling, Kansas
ZIP code 67579 is a small ZIP code located in Sterling, Kansas, within Rice County with a population of approximately 3,130 residents. The median household income is $56,436 — below the Kansas average and below the national average. At $139,900, median home values run well below the national average, with 80.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $630, which is well below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 91% single-family (increasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 5.4% is well below the U.S. average. About 36.6% of residents have completed a four-year degree, above the national rate. The population has a median age of 32.4, below the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 67512, 67561, 67573.
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ZIP 67579 vs. Kansas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 67579 | KS Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,130 | 4,187 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $67k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $139k | $144k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $630 | $842 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 32.4 | 42.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.5% | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% | 11.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.6% | 25.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 67512 – Alden
- 67561 – Nickerson
- 67573 – Raymond
- 67568 – Plevna
- 67510 – Abbyville
- 67554 – Lyons
- 67502 – Hutchinson
- 67524 – Chase
- 67581 – Sylvia
- 67566 – Partridge
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67512 | ALDEN | 208 | $64,423 |
| 67561 | NICKERSON | 1,408 | $49,773 |
| 67573 | RAYMOND | 172 | $70,000 |
| 67568 | PLEVNA | 268 | $46,750 |
| 67510 | ABBYVILLE | 275 | $55,833 |