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ZIP 67301

Pop. 12,953·Montgomery County·70th most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$700/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-25.5%
vs US Median
-$1,265
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 67301 · $700
More affordable than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$690
1 BR
$720
2 BR
$940
3 BR
$1,180
4 BR+
$1,520
Research median
$940/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$8,400/yr
At $700/mo median
Location
StateKS
CountyMontgomery County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -25.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 67301 (Independence, KS) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,953
Median income
$54,950
Median age
41
Renters
27.5%
Age distribution
24.1%
19.2%
22.1%
14.7%
19.9%
Under 1824.1%
18–3419.2%
35–5422.1%
55–6414.7%
65+19.9%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
83.1%
White83.1%
Black1.9%
Hispanic6.1%
Other8.7%
Education (25+)
29.8%
36%
27.3%
No HS diploma6.8%
HS diploma29.8%
Some college36%
Bachelor's+27.3%
Housing tenure
72.5%
27.5%
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 67301 in Independence, KS has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,031 → $54,950
up 9.8%
Population
12,793 → 12,953
up 1.3%
Renter share
29.1% → 27.5%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
25.2% → 27.3%
+2.1 pts
Median age
38 → 41
+3.0 yrs

Median household income grew from $50,031 to $54,950 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.8% shift. Headcount in the area went from 12,793 to 12,953 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change. About 27.5% of households rent today, against 29.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 25.2% to 27.3%.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 67301 covers Independence, KS. The median rent here is $700/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($54,950/yr), ZIP 67301 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 67301?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 67301 (Independence, KS) is $700. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 67301 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 67301's median rent of $700/mo is $1,265 (64%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 67301 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 67301 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Kansas, ranking #70 out of 70 ZIPs at $700/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 67301?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $28,000/year (~$13/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $700/mo in ZIP 67301. The local median household income is $54,950/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 67301?

Rent in ZIP 67301 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 67301 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 67301 is considered very affordable for renters. At $700/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($54,950/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 67301 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 67301 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.5% of ZIP 67301 households are renters, while 72.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 67301 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 67301 compare to the rest of Independence?

ZIP 67301 sits right at the Independence citywide median of $700/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 67301 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 67301 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $700/mo, rent takes ~15% of ZIP 67301's median household income ($54,950/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 67301 15%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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