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Hesston, KS
City in Harvey County, Kansas. ZIP codes: 67062.
Population
3,582
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,002
ZIP codes
1
Hesston and its ZIP codes
Hesston at a glance
- Hesston is about 28 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 79th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $75,225, close to the Kansas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $204,800 (6% below Kansas) and median rent is $729 a month.
Local data for Hesston, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hesston, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,225
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$204,800
Median rent
$729/mo
Homeownership
55.9%
Bachelor's or higher
46.2%
Median age
49.1
Average commute
17.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,356), Irish Americans (189), Italian Americans (133).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harvey County. PPP loans are for Hesston.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,579
14,096 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,321
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$247M
FY 2026, $7,266 per person
PPP loans
$17.5M
156 loans, 1,969 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hesston, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.2%
Average one-way commute: 17.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hesston, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
681
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
142
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 20°F
33.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hesston, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Hesston
1 in or overlapping Hesston. Population shown
Cities near Hesston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North NewtonCity | 6.1 mi | 0.9 |
| MoundridgeCity | 6.4 mi | 1.6 |
| NewtonCity | 8 mi | 14.8 |
| GoesselCity | 8.3 mi | 0.4 |
| WaltonCity | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| HalsteadCity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| SedgwickCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| ElyriaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| BurrtonCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| CantonCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| ElbingCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| PeabodyCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| LehighCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| GalvaCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| BentleyCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| HillsboroCity | 19 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hesston, KS in?
- Hesston is in Harvey County, Kansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Hesston, KS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hesston include 67062.
- What is the population of Hesston, KS?
- About 3,582 people live in Hesston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hesston?
- Nearby places include North Newton (6.1 mi), Moundridge (6.4 mi), Newton (8 mi), Goessel (8.3 mi), Walton (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023