City

Bird City, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Cheyenne County  ·  Kansas

👥880Population
💰$60,556Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$110,700Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓48.5%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.1% Female 41.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.9%Hispanic: 17.2%Other: 0.6%Race
White80.9%
Hispanic17.2%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
26%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
18%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty25.2% ▲ 152% above avg
College Grads48.5% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate114 (25.6%)
Some College76 (17.1%)
Associates37 (8.3%)
Bachelors71 (16%)
Graduate Degree145 (32.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 25.6%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 8.3%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 32.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad25.6%
Some College17.1%
Associates8.3%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate32.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.9%Renter: 33.1%Tenure
Owner66.9%
Renter33.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,556 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$110,700 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$769/mo
Total Housing Units385
Vacant Units71

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
35%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
66%
About Bird City, KS

Bird City is a city in Kansas, located in Cheyenne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 880 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.1 years.

Economically, Bird City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,556 is below the national average. Approximately 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bird City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $769 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bird City is well-educated. 48.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bird City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67731 880 $60,556 $110,700 $769 3.2% 48.5% 66.9%