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Sumner County, KS
13 cities and towns and 13 ZIP codes in Sumner County, Kansas.
Population
22,353
Land area
1,182sq mi
People per sq mi
19
ZIP codes
13
Cities and towns in Sumner County
Sumner County at a glance
- Sumner County is 48% less dense than Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,951 a year, 14% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,100 (38% below Kansas) and median rent is $825 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Wellington (7,615), Conway Springs (1,573) and Belle Plaine (1,449).
Local data for Sumner County, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sumner County, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,951
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$135,100
Prices +0.8% in a year
Median rent
$825/mo
Homeownership
75.1%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,855), Irish Americans (2,650), Mexican Americans (1,168).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,105
6,354 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,402
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$184M
FY 2026, $8,234 per person
PPP loans
$35.3M
1,335 loans, 4,035 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$122K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Sumner County, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sumner County, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,068
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
107
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 22°F
36.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sumner County, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Sumner County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Sumner County, KS?
- Wellington is the largest city or town in Sumner County, with about 7,615 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Sumner County?
- Sumner County includes 13 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 67004, 67013, 67022, 67031, 67051.
- What is the population of Sumner County, KS?
- About 22,353 people live in Sumner County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Sumner County?
- Sumner County borders Sedgwick County, Butler County, Kay County, OK, Cowley County, Kingman County, Harper County, Grant County, OK.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023