ZIP 67042 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in El Dorado city, KS (67042)

Median Income

$56,633

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+968

Wealth inflow

Population

17,486

Unemployment

4.4%

0.7pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 968 for ZIP 67042 (El Dorado city, KS) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.4%+19% vs US avg

Self-Employed

6.3%+2% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

14.7%+26% vs US avg

447

Establishments

5,557

Employees

~12 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.5%
Construction5.2%
Manufacturing14.2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Retail trade7.1%
Transportation, utilities5.3%
Information0.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.9%
Professional, scientific, management8.9%
Education, health care, social29.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.2%
Other services4.4%
Public administration7.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 67042 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 0.2%, median income rose 4.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 13.1%.

Median Income

$56,633

-25% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate