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ZIP Code 65270

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 16,762

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 65270

What is the median household income in 65270?
The median household income in 65270 is $47,354 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 65270?
The poverty rate in 65270 is 13.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 65270?
$143,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 65270?
The median gross rent in 65270 is $753 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 65270 residents have a college degree?
16.1% of adults in 65270 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
16,762
Median Income
$47,354
Median Home Value
$143,300
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.5%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$2,995 (+6.8%) Home Value: +$38,000 (+36.1%) Poverty Rate: -1.5 pp (-10%) Bachelor's+: -0.5 pp (-3%) Unemployment: -0.8 pp (-12.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 16,762
Median Age 39.0
Female 48.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.0% White (non-Hisp.) 84.0% Black 7.0% Asian 0.4% Two or More 6.3% Other 0.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.2%
Chinese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.1%
Cuban
0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $47,354 ±$5,826
Per Capita Income $62,697
Median Family Income $65,890
Poverty Rate 13.5%
Child Poverty Rate 24.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 19.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 23.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.7%
$10–15k
5.8%
$15–25k
11.2%
$25–35k
13.9%
$35–50k
16.0%
$50–75k
16.8%
$75–100k
14.4%
$100–150k
10.7%
$150–200k
3.8%
$200k+
2.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 7,187
Owner-Occupied 63.6%
Renter-Occupied 36.4%
Vacancy Rate 12.9%
Median Home Value $143,300
Median Gross Rent $753
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 14.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 41.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
17.7%
$50–100k
15.7%
$100–200k
18.7%
$200–300k
18.3%
$300–500k
8.2%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
16.7%
$500–1k
63.1%
$1–1.5k
20.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.8%
1 vehicle
38.0%
2 vehicles
36.9%
3+
18.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
75.3%
Single-fam. att.
2.3%
2–4 units
6.4%
5–19 units
2.2%
20+ units
2.0%
Mobile home
7.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
25.4%
1940–1969
3.4%
1970–1999
17.2%
2000–2009
8.1%
2010+
5.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 88.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 16.1%
Graduate Degree 4.2%
Some College / Associate 18.7%
Less Than High School 3.6%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 54.6%
Unemployment Rate 5.5%
Work from Home 6.8%
Self-Employed 7.1%
Government Workers 13.9%
Private For-Profit 78.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.0%
Retail
19.1%
Manufacturing
14.0%
Transportation
7.3%
Arts/Entmt.
6.9%
Public Admin
4.7%
Finance
4.4%
Construction
4.0%
Prof. Services
3.9%
Wholesale
2.4%
Agriculture
1.6%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
Production
28.9%
Management
28.8%
Food Prep
18.7%
Sales
17.3%
Construction
6.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 20.9 min
Drove Alone 81.3%
Carpool 9.6%
Public Transit 0.4%
Work from Home 6.8%
Walked 0.8%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 6,259
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 39.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.3%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.0%
5–9
7.2%
10–14
6.0%
15–19
5.5%
20–24
5.2%
25–34
14.7%
35–44
14.9%
45–54
11.5%
55–64
5.9%
65–74
7.7%
75–84
9.1%
85+
5.6%
Under 18: 22.0% Working age (18–64): 78.0% 65 and over: 16.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.1%
Naturalized Citizen 60.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
41.3%
Europe
34.9%
Latin America
23.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.8%
With a Disability 20.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 87.8%
Uninsured 12.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 80.9%
Has a Computer 90.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023