City

Bison, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Rush County  ·  Kansas

👥335Population
💰$65,329Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$53,800Median Home Value▼ 81% below avg
🎓36.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊24.6%Unemployment▲ 403% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.6% Female 36.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.9%Hispanic: 11.6%Asian: 1.5%Other: 6%Race
White80.9%
Hispanic11.6%
Asian1.5%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
12%
25–44
17%
45–64
33%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads36.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment24.6% ▲ 403% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (1.3%)
HS Graduate47 (20.4%)
Some College29 (12.6%)
Associates68 (29.6%)
Bachelors12 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree71 (30.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 20.4%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 29.6%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 30.9%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad20.4%
Some College12.6%
Associates29.6%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate30.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 98.6%Renter: 1.4%Tenure
Owner98.6%
Renter1.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
42%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
9%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,329 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$53,800 ▼ 81% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units183
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
36%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
70%
About Bison, KS

Bison is a city in Kansas, located in Rush County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 335 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.3 years.

Economically, Bison is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,329 is near the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 24.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Bison is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $53,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 98.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bison is moderately educated. 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bison
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67520 335 $65,329 $53,800 24.6% 36.1% 98.6%