City

Baldwin City, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Douglas County  ·  Kansas

👥7,843Population
💰$85,200Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$330,300Median Home Value▲ 18% above avg
🎓55.9%College Grads▲ 44% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.6%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 1%Asian: 2.7%Other: 3.7%Race
White88.6%
Hispanic3.9%
Black1.0%
Asian2.7%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
14%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads55.9% ▲ 44% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate1,012 (20.5%)
Some College518 (10.5%)
Associates648 (13.1%)
Bachelors373 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree2,386 (48.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 20.5%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 48.3%Edu
HS Grad20.5%
Some College10.5%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate48.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.6%Renter: 26.4%Tenure
Owner73.6%
Renter26.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,200 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$330,300 ▲ 18% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,165/mo
Total Housing Units2,944
Vacant Units66

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
63%
About Baldwin City, KS

Baldwin City is a city in Kansas, located in Douglas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,843 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Baldwin City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,200 is near the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Baldwin City is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $330,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,165 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Baldwin City is well-educated. 55.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.61%).

Baldwin City, KS offers residents above-average earning potential within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Baldwin City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66006 7,843 $85,200 $330,300 $1,165 4.6% 55.9% 73.6%