City

Alma, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Wabaunsee County  ·  Kansas

👥1,928Population
💰$58,490Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$191,000Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓38.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.0% Female 45.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 0.5%Other: 1.7%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic4.6%
Black0.5%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
21%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads38.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate533 (40%)
Some College144 (10.8%)
Associates144 (10.8%)
Bachelors112 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree396 (29.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 40%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 29.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad40.0%
Some College10.8%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate29.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,490 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$191,000 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,089
Vacant Units268

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
64%
About Alma, KS

Alma is a city in Kansas, located in Wabaunsee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,928 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Alma is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,490 is below the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Alma is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $191,000, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 75.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alma is moderately educated. 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Alma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66401 1,928 $58,490 $191,000 1.4% 38.2% 75.8%