67579 ZIP Code, Sterling, KS
67579 is a ZIP code in Sterling, Kansas — mostly in Rice County (59% of its land), with smaller parts in Reno County. It covers 204 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 67512, 67561 and 67573. 3,102 people live here in 1,090 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (81%). Median household income is $65,294, below the Kansas median of $74,275; 20% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sterling, KS
- County: Rice County
- Land area: 204 sq mi
- Population: 3,102
- Median household income: $65,294
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,102 |
| Households | 1,090 |
| Median household income | $65,294 |
| Income per person | $34,462 |
| Median age | 33.9 |
| Homeowners | 80.6% |
| Median home value | $158,000 |
| Median rent | $693 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 36.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 20.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% |
| Broadband internet | 93.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.0% |
| $10–15K | 2.5% |
| $15–25K | 7.7% |
| $25–35K | 5.6% |
| $35–50K | 15.0% |
| $50–75K | 21.3% |
| $75–100K | 12.8% |
| $100–150K | 16.1% |
| $150–200K | 5.0% |
| $200K+ | 9.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.0% |
| 10–19 | 20.4% |
| 20–24 | 9.8% |
| 25–34 | 9.8% |
| 35–44 | 10.0% |
| 45–54 | 10.7% |
| 55–64 | 11.1% |
| 65–74 | 9.4% |
| 75+ | 7.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.1% |
| Owned outright | 37.5% |
| Rented | 17.3% |
| Vacant | 11.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 90.8% |
| Townhome | 1.2% |
| 2–4 units | 4.4% |
| 5–19 units | 2.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.4% |
Businesses in 67579
83 business establishments with 1,078 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 11
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 10
- Retail Trade: 8
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 8
- Wholesale Trade: 7
- Accommodation and Food Services: 7
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction: 6
- Finance and Insurance: 6
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 67512 — Alden city, KS (6.4 mi)
- 67561 — Nickerson city, KS (9.3 mi)
- 67573 — Raymond city, KS (10.9 mi)
- 67568 — Plevna city, KS (12.4 mi)
- 67554 — Lyons city, KS (12.9 mi)
- 67510 — Abbyville city, KS (13.7 mi)
- 67524 — Chase city, KS (15.6 mi)
- 67581 — Sylvia city, KS (16.5 mi)
Areas that include 67579
- Sterling, KS ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Reno County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Rice County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Kansas ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 67579, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 67579 in?
- 67579 is a Sterling, KS mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 67579 in?
- 67579 is mostly in Rice County (59% of its land), with smaller parts in Reno County.
- What is the population of 67579?
- About 3,102 people (±187), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,959.
- What is the median household income in 67579?
- $65,294 (±$11,338), compared with $74,275 for Kansas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 67579?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 67579 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 67579?
- The closest, measured center to center: 67512 (6.4 mi, Alden), 67561 (9.3 mi, Nickerson), 67573 (10.9 mi, Raymond), 67568 (12.4 mi, Plevna), 67554 (12.9 mi, Lyons) and 67510 (13.7 mi, Abbyville).
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