City

Belle Plaine, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Sumner County  ·  Kansas

👥2,671Population
💰$73,445Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$156,800Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓38.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊11.4%Unemployment▲ 134% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.1%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 0%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.9%Race
White91.1%
Hispanic4.5%
Black0.0%
Asian0.8%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads38.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment11.4% ▲ 134% above avg
No HS Diploma23 (1.3%)
HS Graduate524 (29.6%)
Some College188 (10.6%)
Associates347 (19.6%)
Bachelors203 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree483 (27.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 29.6%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 27.3%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad29.6%
Some College10.6%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate27.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.9%Renter: 25.1%Tenure
Owner74.9%
Renter25.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,445 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$156,800 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$776/mo
Total Housing Units1,262
Vacant Units107

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
61%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Belle Plaine, KS

Belle Plaine is a city in Kansas, located in Sumner County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,671 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Belle Plaine is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,445 is near the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Belle Plaine is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $776 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Belle Plaine is moderately educated. 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Belle Plaine
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67013 2,671 $73,445 $156,800 $776 11.4% 38.8% 74.9%