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Hays city, KS

ZIP 67601 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Hays city, KS (67601)

Median Income
$58,480

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+1,344
Wealth inflow
Population
24,279
Unemployment
3.1%
0.6pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,344 for ZIP 67601 (Hays city, KS) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators
Unemployment
3.1%-17% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
2.9%-52% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
5.4%-54% vs US avg
x
997
Establishments
12,173
Employees

~12 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining5.1%
  • Construction4.9%
  • Manufacturing4.1%
  • Wholesale trade1.9%
  • Retail trade11.2%
  • Transportation, utilities3.4%
  • Information3.0%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate5.2%
  • Professional, scientific, management6.5%
  • Education, health care, social35.4%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services13.4%
  • Other services3.0%
  • Public administration2.8%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$58,480
Unemployment3.1%
Establishments997
Employees12,173