City

Arkansas City, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Cowley County  ·  Kansas

👥15,336Population
💰$57,583Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$85,800Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.6%Hispanic: 18.7%Black: 3.1%Asian: 1.3%Other: 6.6%Race
White68.6%
Hispanic18.7%
Black3.1%
Asian1.3%
Other6.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma166 (1.8%)
HS Graduate2,719 (28.8%)
Some College1,814 (19.2%)
Associates1,303 (13.8%)
Bachelors1,531 (16.2%)
Graduate Degree1,895 (20.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 16.2%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad28.8%
Some College19.2%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors16.2%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.3%Renter: 31.7%Tenure
Owner68.3%
Renter31.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,583 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$85,800 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$769/mo
Total Housing Units7,113
Vacant Units1,056

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
60%
About Arkansas City, KS

Arkansas City is a city in Kansas, located in Cowley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,336 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, Arkansas City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,583 is below the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Arkansas City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $769 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Arkansas City is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (68.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Arkansas City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67005 15,336 $57,583 $85,800 $769 5.1% 36.3% 68.3%