City

Atchison, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Atchison County  ·  Kansas

👥13,197Population
💰$62,738Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂33.3Median Age
🏠$145,100Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓34.4%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.5%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 5.2%Asian: 0.8%Other: 4.3%Race
White84.5%
Hispanic4.3%
Black5.2%
Asian0.8%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
18%
25–44
22%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads34.4% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma90 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,614 (36.3%)
Some College1,029 (14.3%)
Associates987 (13.7%)
Bachelors518 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree1,956 (27.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 27.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College14.3%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate27.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.2%Renter: 30.8%Tenure
Owner69.2%
Renter30.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,738 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$145,100 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$754/mo
Total Housing Units5,278
Vacant Units706

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Atchison, KS

Atchison is a city in Kansas, located in Atchison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,197 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.3 years.

Economically, Atchison is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,738 is below the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Atchison is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $754 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Atchison is moderately educated. 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Atchison
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66002 13,197 $62,738 $145,100 $754 4.9% 34.4% 69.2%