City

Bern, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Nemaha County  ·  Kansas

👥250Population
💰$112,583Median HH Income▲ 48% above avg
🎂33.5Median Age
🏠$151,000Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Other: 5.2%Race
White94.8%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
15%
5–17
6%
18–24
14%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty4.8% ▼ 52% below avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate68 (43.9%)
Some College6 (3.9%)
Associates23 (14.8%)
Bachelors3 (1.9%)
Graduate Degree55 (35.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.9%Some College: 3.9%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 1.9%Graduate: 35.5%Edu
HS Grad43.9%
Some College3.9%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors1.9%
Graduate35.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.7%Renter: 8.3%Tenure
Owner91.7%
Renter8.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
38%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$112,583 ▲ 48% above avg
Median Home Value$151,000 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units127
Vacant Units18

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
40%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
51%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
70%
About Bern, KS

Bern is a city in Kansas, located in Nemaha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 250 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.5 years.

Economically, Bern is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $112,583 is above the national average. Approximately 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Bern is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,000, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 91.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bern is moderately educated. 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bern
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66408 250 $112,583 $151,000 0.0% 37.4% 91.7%