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Abilene, KS
City in Dickinson County, Kansas. ZIP codes: 67410.
Population
6,449
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,335
ZIP codes
1
Abilene and its ZIP codes
Abilene at a glance
- Abilene is about 37 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 54th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $57,924, 22% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,500 (39% below Kansas) and median rent is $1,022 a month.
Local data for Abilene, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Abilene, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,924
Poverty rate
6.8%
Median home value
$131,500
Median rent
$1,022/mo
Homeownership
73.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.3%
Median age
44.0
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,929), Irish Americans (720), Italian Americans (528).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dickinson County. PPP loans are for Abilene.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,487
6,601 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,706
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$160M
FY 2026, $8,684 per person
PPP loans
$22.5M
632 loans, 2,854 jobs reported
How people get to work
Abilene, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle1.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Abilene, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
867
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
57
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 22°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone24 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Abilene, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
ZIP codes in Abilene
1 in or overlapping Abilene. Population shown
Cities near Abilene
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DetroitCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.5 |
| EnterpriseCity | 5.5 mi | 0.7 |
| TalmageCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
| SolomonCity | 8.5 mi | 0.9 |
| NavarreCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| ChapmanCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| ManchesterCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| NilesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| New CambriaCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| KippCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| WoodbineCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| CarltonCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| HopeCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| LongfordCity | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| GypsumCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Junction CityCity | 21 mi | 11.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Abilene, KS in?
- Abilene is in Dickinson County, Kansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Abilene, KS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Abilene include 67410.
- What is the population of Abilene, KS?
- About 6,449 people live in Abilene, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Abilene?
- Nearby places include Detroit (4.8 mi), Enterprise (5.5 mi), Talmage (7.3 mi), Solomon (8.5 mi), Navarre (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023