City

Allen, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Lyon County  ·  Kansas

👥576Population
💰$56,497Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$79,800Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓36.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 84% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 0.7%Other: 4.3%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic0.7%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
18%
45–64
18%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads36.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 84% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (1.6%)
HS Graduate131 (34%)
Some College43 (11.2%)
Associates66 (17.1%)
Bachelors65 (16.9%)
Graduate Degree74 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 34%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 16.9%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad34.0%
Some College11.2%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors16.9%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.3%Renter: 26.7%Tenure
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,497 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$79,800 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$492/mo
Total Housing Units283
Vacant Units28

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
38%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
67%
About Allen, KS

Allen is a city in Kansas, located in Lyon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 576 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Allen is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,497 is below the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Allen is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $79,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $492 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Allen is moderately educated. 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Allen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66833 576 $56,497 $79,800 $492 0.8% 36.1% 73.3%