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Wellington, KS
City in Sumner County, Kansas. ZIP codes: 67152.
Population
7,615
Land area
7.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,000
ZIP codes
1
Wellington and its ZIP codes
Wellington at a glance
- Wellington is about 28 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 48th most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $50,333 a year, 32% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,100 (55% below Kansas) and median rent is $733 a month.
Local data for Wellington, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wellington, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,333
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$97,100
Median rent
$733/mo
Homeownership
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
16.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,294), Irish Americans (734), Mexican Americans (662).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sumner County. PPP loans are for Wellington.
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
$12M
406 loans, 1,524 jobs reported
How people get to work
Wellington, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 16.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wellington, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,068
Countywide, mostly 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 zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wellington, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Crime in Wellington
Wellington Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 438
- per 100,000 people · 92% of the KS rate
- Property crime
- 3,001
- per 100,000 people · 156% of the KS rate
ZIP codes in Wellington
1 in or overlapping Wellington. Population shown
Cities near Wellington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MayfieldCity | 8.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Belle PlaineCity | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| OxfordCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| PeckCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| MilanCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| South HavenCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| Conway SpringsCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| MulvaneCity | 17 mi | 4.3 |
| ClearwaterCity | 17 mi | 2 |
| UdallCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Geuda SpringsCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| HunnewellCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| ViolaCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| HaysvilleCity | 20 mi | 4.8 |
| ArgoniaCity | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| CaldwellCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wellington, KS in?
- Wellington is in Sumner County, Kansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Wellington, KS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wellington include 67152.
- What is the population of Wellington, KS?
- About 7,615 people live in Wellington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wellington?
- Nearby places include Mayfield (8.1 mi), Belle Plaine (10 mi), Oxford (12 mi), Peck (14 mi), Milan (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023