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Syracuse, KS
City in Hamilton County, Kansas. ZIP codes: 67878.
Population
1,699
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
414
ZIP codes
1
Syracuse and its ZIP codes
Syracuse at a glance
- Syracuse is about 11 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 136th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $67,361, 9% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,800 (44% below Kansas) and median rent is $734 a month.
Local data for Syracuse, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Syracuse, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,361
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$120,800
Median rent
$734/mo
Homeownership
77.6%
Bachelor's or higher
16.5%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
16.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (636), German Americans (326), Honduran Americans (109).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hamilton County. PPP loans are for Syracuse.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,017
1,492 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$101,962
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$19.9M
FY 2026, $7,894 per person
PPP loans
$13.3M
262 loans, 1,598 jobs reported
How people get to work
Syracuse, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.8%
- Carpooled15.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Syracuse, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
690
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 14°F
17.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Syracuse, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.2%
U.S. 11.1% +7.1 pts
ZIP codes in Syracuse
1 in or overlapping Syracuse. Population shown
Cities near Syracuse
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CoolidgeCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Holly, COTown | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| Hartman, COTown | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| Johnson CityCity | 26 mi | 2.1 |
| Granada, COTown | 29 mi | 0.7 |
| LakinCity | 29 mi | 0.9 |
| Big BowCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 5 |
| ManterCity | 30 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Syracuse, KS in?
- Syracuse is in Hamilton County, Kansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Syracuse, KS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Syracuse include 67878.
- What is the population of Syracuse, KS?
- About 1,699 people live in Syracuse, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Syracuse?
- Nearby places include Coolidge (13 mi), Holly, CO (19 mi), Hartman, CO (26 mi), Johnson City (26 mi), Granada, CO (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023