City

Blue Rapids, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Marshall County  ·  Kansas

👥1,195Population
💰$55,938Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$75,900Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓36.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.5% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 0.3%Other: 2.3%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.3%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
18%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads36.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.3%)
HS Graduate304 (41.1%)
Some College98 (13.3%)
Associates68 (9.2%)
Bachelors92 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree175 (23.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 9.2%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad41.1%
Some College13.3%
Associates9.2%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
41%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,938 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$75,900 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$833/mo
Total Housing Units566
Vacant Units53

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
61%
About Blue Rapids, KS

Blue Rapids is a city in Kansas, located in Marshall County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,195 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Blue Rapids is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,938 is below the national average. Approximately 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Blue Rapids is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $833 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blue Rapids is moderately educated. 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Blue Rapids
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66411 1,195 $55,938 $75,900 $833 2.0% 36.1% 79.7%