ZIP Code · KS

ZIP 67217

Part of Wichita, KS

Pop. 32,603·Sedgwick County·44th most expensive ZIP in Kansas

Median rent (all units)

$1,188/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.6%

Month-over-Month

+1.2%

vs US Median

-$744

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ZIP 67217 · $1,188

More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$800

1 BR

$870

2 BR

$1,130

3 BR

$1,480

4 BR+

$1,830

Research median

$1,130/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 67217 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in June 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Kansas

Rent in ZIP 67217 changed +6.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 55 Kansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.1%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($55,565) is $1,389 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,130); a 3-bedroom is $1,480.

Rank in Wichita

11th cheapest of 16 ZIP codes in Wichita.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 67213, 3 miles away, rents for 20% less ($953/mo), about $2,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 67217. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$14,256/yr

At $1,188/mo median

Location

CityWichita

StateKS

CountySedgwick County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.6% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 67217 (Wichita, KS) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

32,603

Median income

$55,565

Median age

33.5

Renters

31.9%

Age distribution

27.2%

24.7%

23.3%

14.4%

Under 1827.2%

18–3424.7%

35–5423.3%

55–6410.5%

65+14.4%

Gender

48.5%

51.5%

Male48.5%

Female51.5%

Race & ethnicity

67.1%

18.4%

White67.1%

Black7.3%

Hispanic18.4%

Asian3.1%

Other4.2%

Education (25+)

14.8%

35%

37%

13.3%

No HS diploma14.8%

HS diploma35%

Some college37%

Bachelor's+13.3%

Housing tenure

68.1%

31.9%

Owner68.1%

Renter31.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 67217 in Wichita, KS has changed in 5 years

Rent

$927 → $1,188

up 28.2%

Income

$50,000 → $55,565

up 11.1%

Population

31,016 → 32,603

up 5.1%

Renter share

33.4% → 31.9%

-1.5 pts

Bachelor's+

11.4% → 13.3%

+1.9 pts

Since 2022, the typical rent in ZIP 67217 in Wichita, KS has climbed from $927 to $1,188, a 28.2% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $50,000 to $55,565 across the same window, up 11.1% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 5.1% since 2021, moving from about 31,016 residents to roughly 32,603. Renters now make up 31.9% of households, compared with 33.4% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 67217 in Wichita, KS look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 67217 covers Wichita, KS. The median rent here is $1,188/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($55,565/yr), ZIP 67217 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 67217?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (about $23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,188/mo in ZIP 67217. The local median household income is $55,565/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 67217?

Rent in ZIP 67217 has risen 6.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in June 2021.

How does ZIP 67217 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 67217 is in the middle among Kansas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #44 of 70 at $1,188/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 67217 changed +6.6%, against a typical +4.1% across the 55 Kansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.