City

Abilene, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Dickinson County  ·  Kansas

👥10,177Population
💰$66,755Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$156,600Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 0.4%Other: 3%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic4.6%
Black0.4%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma88 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,215 (32.7%)
Some College766 (11.3%)
Associates1,235 (18.2%)
Bachelors826 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree1,649 (24.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 24.3%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College11.3%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate24.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,755 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$156,600 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$797/mo
Total Housing Units4,781
Vacant Units304

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
60%
About Abilene, KS

Abilene is a city in Kansas, located in Dickinson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,177 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Abilene is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,755 is near the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Abilene is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $797 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Abilene is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.66%).

Abilene, KS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Abilene
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67410 10,177 $66,755 $156,600 $797 2.4% 36.5% 79.6%