CBSA 30580Liberal, KS

Metropolitan Statistical Area
CBSA Code:
30580
States:
KS
Principal Cities:
KISMET, PLAINS, SATANTA
Total ZIP Codes:
8
Avg Residential Share:
27.3%
Counties:
1

ZIP Code Distribution

Business-Heavy6(75%)<50% residential
Mixed Use0(0%)50-80% residential
Residential2(25%)>80% residential

About Liberal, KS

The Liberal, KS is a Metropolitan Statistical Area designated by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. This CBSA (Core Based Statistical Area) encompasses 8 ZIP codes across KS. The principal cities are KISMET, PLAINS, SATANTA.

Metropolitan Statistical Areas have at least one urbanized area of 50,000 or more population, plus adjacent territory that has a high degree of social and economic integration with the core as measured by commuting ties.

Counties in Liberal, KS

, KS

8 ZIPs27% res

ZIP Codes in Liberal, KS

This CBSA contains 8 ZIP codes across 1 state(s).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a CBSA?

A Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA) is a U.S. geographic area defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that consists of one or more counties anchored by an urban center of at least 10,000 people plus adjacent counties that are socioeconomically tied to the urban center by commuting.

How are CBSAs defined?

CBSAs are defined based on commuting patterns and economic integration. The OMB updates these definitions every 10 years based on Census data, with minor updates in between.

Can a ZIP code be in multiple CBSAs?

While ZIP codes are assigned to a single primary CBSA, some ZIPs do span CBSA boundaries. In these cases, the assignment is based on where the majority of addresses are located.

Data source: HUD-USPS ZIP Code Crosswalk (Q2 2024) and U.S. Census Bureau CBSA Delineations (2023)