The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 67216 sells for about $138,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.79%), a market in balance. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $894 a month.
ZIP 67216 — Wichita
The 67216 housing market remains stable with a median listing price of $138,000, reflecting its status as an affordable entry point in the Wichita area. Market activity is characterized by moderate inventory levels and consistent demand for lower-priced single-family homes. Price growth has flattened year-over-year, indicating a balanced market between buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, working-class families, and investors seeking affordable entry points into the Wichita housing market.
Median prices moved down 0.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% 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 7.8% · poverty 22.7% — 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 5.5%/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 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 67216, Sedgwick County KS
Crime rates in the 67216 area are generally higher than the Wichita city average, with property crime being the primary concern reported in local law enforcement statistics.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) and generally receive lower performance ratings compared to suburban districts in the region.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern severe weather risks, including high winds and occasional hail, with specific flood-plain zones identified near the Arkansas River tributaries.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Wichita industrial base, with proximity to major manufacturing hubs and logistics corridors providing steady employment opportunities.
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 benefit from direct access to I-135 and I-35, providing efficient transit to downtown Wichita and major industrial employment centers.
The area features local community parks and is within a short drive of the Arkansas River path system and various neighborhood shopping centers.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable single-family homes and older apartment complexes, with low vacancy rates and steady rent growth.
The economy is heavily influenced by the aviation and manufacturing sectors that define the Wichita metropolitan area, providing a stable employment base.
The area is served by a network of arterial roads and is well-connected to the regional highway system, though public transit options are limited.
Development is largely focused on the revitalization of older residential areas and small-scale commercial improvements along major thoroughfares.
Sedgwick County Appraiser's Office conducts annual market-based assessments for all residential properties.
Parcels are subject to Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) and various municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe convective storms and wind-related damage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Community park serving the Oaklawn neighborhood with recreational facilities.
Provides access to trails and outdoor recreation areas bordering the ZIP.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.