The U.S. ZIP Code 67844 is associated with Fowler, KS in Meade County. The current population estimate is 809. An estimated 29.2% of residents in the 67844 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 45.4 years. In this Kansas region, an estimated 22.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $29,669. Median househould income is approximately $55,179, and an estimated 6% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 67844 is $55,179, while the region's mean household income is $69,848. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,669. The per capita income in ZIP Code 67844 of $29,669 is approximately 6.74% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,814. An estimated 6.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 35.79% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.9% of the population in 67844 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 18.6% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.3% of 67844 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 18.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 18.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.8% |
In ZIP Code 67844, 79.1% of the population graduated high school, while 22.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 19.8% in this Meade County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 14.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 19.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.4% |
| Associate's degree | 10.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 67844, 97.0% is one race, while 3.0% are two or more races. Approximately 22.1% of 67844 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 67844 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (90.2%), followed by Some other race (8.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 8.7% |
In ZIP Code 67844, 82.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 15.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Meade County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 82.9% |
| Spanish | 15.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 67844 are older than average. The median age of 45.4 years in ZIP Code 67844 is approximately 19.16% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 29.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 10.1% of the population in 67844 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 9.5% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 5.2% of 67844 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 9.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.0% |
| 85 years and over | 7.9% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 67844 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 67844 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 86% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 67844, an estimated 42.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.6% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Meade County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 14.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 11.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 42.8% |
In 67844, 63.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 14.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 15.2 minutes. Approximately 28.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 67844 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 27.9% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.1% of 67844 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 28.4% |
| Construction | 11.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.2% |
| Retail trade | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.2% |
| Information | 1.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.1% |
| Public administration | 2.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 67844 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.9 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 43.2% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 10.47% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 67844 | 11.77¢/kWh | 11.16¢/kWh | 5¢/kWh |
| Kansas | 14.85¢/kWh | 12.03¢/kWh | 8.03¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 67844 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.91 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.61 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.85 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.2 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.48 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.37 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.49 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.48 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.53 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.89 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.25 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.72 | 1.78 | 5.46 |