City

Benedict, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Wilson County  ·  Kansas

👥132Population
💰$50,000Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂46.2Median Age
🏠$59,400Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓21.7%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.6%Black: 3.8%Other: 4.6%Race
White85.6%
Black3.8%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
20%
18–24
1%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty20.5% ▲ 105% above avg
College Grads21.7% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (15.2%)
HS Graduate41 (44.6%)
Some College8 (8.7%)
Associates9 (9.8%)
Bachelors17 (18.5%)
Graduate Degree3 (3.3%)

Education

No HS: 15.2%HS Grad: 44.6%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 18.5%Graduate: 3.3%Edu
No HS15.2%
HS Grad44.6%
Some College8.7%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors18.5%
Graduate3.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90%Renter: 10%Tenure
Owner90.0%
Renter10.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
33%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
2%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,000 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$59,400 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units74
Vacant Units24

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
35%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
58%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
58%
About Benedict, KS

Benedict is a city in Kansas, located in Wilson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 132 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.2 years.

Economically, Benedict is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,000 is below the national average. Approximately 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Benedict is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $59,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 90.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Benedict is less-educated. 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Benedict
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66714 132 $50,000 $59,400 3.4% 21.7% 90.0%