City

Altoona, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Wilson County  ·  Kansas

👥763Population
💰$49,167Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$75,000Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.1%Hispanic: 2.5%Other: 6.4%Race
White91.1%
Hispanic2.5%
Other6.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
18%
45–64
24%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.9%)
HS Graduate115 (25.1%)
Some College119 (25.9%)
Associates67 (14.6%)
Bachelors73 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree81 (17.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 25.1%Some College: 25.9%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad25.1%
Some College25.9%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.8%Renter: 13.2%Tenure
Owner86.8%
Renter13.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,167 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$75,000 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$732/mo
Total Housing Units354
Vacant Units50

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Altoona, KS

Altoona is a city in Kansas, located in Wilson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 763 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Altoona is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,167 is below the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Altoona is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $732 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Altoona is moderately educated. 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Altoona
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66710 763 $49,167 $75,000 $732 4.0% 33.6% 86.8%