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Wichita, KS — ZIP 67209

Population: 13,289 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 67209 (Wichita, KS) is $260,138 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $151,500 after a median 28 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,598/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$260,138

Median home value

+3.4%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$260,138
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+7.3%
5-year appreciation
+30.4%
10-year appreciation
+80.1%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$260,471
House Price Index (state)
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$151,500
Median list price
$279,000
Median price per sqft
$141
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.2%
New listings (monthly)
18

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,598/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$750/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$820/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,060/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,390/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,720/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Benton Elem

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
A06
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 54% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
57th and North Broadway Streets Site (10.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
36.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
207
Days with Moderate air quality
153
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
157

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
46,425
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
41,875

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
63
Nearest airport
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) (0 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
WICHITA VA MEDICAL CENTER, ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HOSPITALS WICHITA, INC., WESLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-103 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
23.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,486
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
82.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
229,426
Average weekly wage
$1,136
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,208

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 67209State medianUS median
Median home value$260,138$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$151,500$230,000$325,000
Median days on market28 days32 days51 days
Typical rent$1,598/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,486$1,829$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 67209?
$260,138.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 67209?
$151,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 67209?
Median days on market: 28 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 67209?
Typical rent: $1,598/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 67209?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, tornado, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 67209 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A06.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 67209?
Risk to homes is higher than 54% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 67209?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 67209?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 67209?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 67209 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 67209?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 67209?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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