City

Bennington, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Ottawa County  ·  Kansas

👥1,419Population
💰$89,464Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$222,800Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓45.4%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.9%Other: 1%Race
White98.9%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
24%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads45.4% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (2.5%)
HS Graduate232 (25.4%)
Some College71 (7.8%)
Associates172 (18.9%)
Bachelors163 (17.9%)
Graduate Degree251 (27.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 25.4%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 17.9%Graduate: 27.5%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad25.4%
Some College7.8%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors17.9%
Graduate27.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.4%Renter: 17.6%Tenure
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,464 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$222,800 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$950/mo
Total Housing Units577
Vacant Units48

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
65%
About Bennington, KS

Bennington is a city in Kansas, located in Ottawa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,419 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Bennington is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,464 is above the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bennington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $222,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $950 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bennington is well-educated. 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (98.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bennington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67422 1,419 $89,464 $222,800 $950 2.9% 45.4% 82.4%