The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 67214 sells for about $145,000, or $127 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $776 a month.
ZIP 67214 — Wichita
The 67214 housing market remains affordable with a median price of $145,000, reflecting a stable but slow-growth environment. Market activity is driven by first-time buyers and investors, though high poverty rates and aging housing stock continue to influence local real estate dynamics.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious buyers, investors seeking rental properties, and individuals who prioritize proximity to downtown Wichita over suburban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.0% · poverty 33.9% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 67214, Sedgwick County, KS
Crime rates in the 67214 area are higher than the Wichita city average, with property and violent crime being primary concerns for local law enforcement.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of the Wichita Public Schools district, which faces challenges with student performance metrics compared to suburban counterparts.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms, high winds, and occasional tornado activity, with flood risks localized to specific drainage areas.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Wichita aerospace and manufacturing sectors, though this specific ZIP is primarily residential with limited new commercial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Kansas) — Kansas Residential Property Tax: Annual tax bill calculated as: (Appraised Fair Market Value * 11.5% Assessment Rate) * (Mill Levy / 1,000). The mill levy is the combined tax rate set by local taxing jurisdictions.
Residents have convenient access to downtown Wichita via major surface streets and proximity to I-135, making for a relatively short commute to the city's primary employment hubs.
The area features several local parks and community centers, with proximity to the amenities and cultural attractions of downtown Wichita within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is deep with a high renter share of 57%, driven by demand for affordable housing and proximity to the urban core.
The economy is anchored by Wichita's aerospace manufacturing sector, with many residents employed in nearby industrial and service-sector jobs.
The area is served by Wichita Transit bus routes and benefits from a grid-based street system that connects to major regional highways.
Development is focused on urban renewal and the rehabilitation of existing housing stock rather than large-scale new master-planned communities.
Sedgwick County Appraiser's Office conducts annual market value assessments for all residential properties.
Parcels are subject to Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) and standard municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather, including wind and hail damage common in Kansas.
Kansas is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property to potential buyers.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov for ZCTA 67214.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A large community park featuring sports fields, playgrounds, and walking paths.
Provides access to major city dining, entertainment, and cultural venues.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.