City

Bucklin, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Ford County  ·  Kansas

👥866Population
💰$59,426Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂49.9Median Age
🏠$95,800Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓51.7%College Grads▲ 33% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Hispanic: 2%Race
White96.8%
Hispanic2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
22%
18–24
11%
25–44
12%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads51.7% ▲ 33% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
HS Graduate84 (15.4%)
Some College68 (12.5%)
Associates111 (20.4%)
Bachelors113 (20.8%)
Graduate Degree168 (30.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 15.4%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 20.4%Bachelors: 20.8%Graduate: 30.9%Edu
HS Grad15.4%
Some College12.5%
Associates20.4%
Bachelors20.8%
Graduate30.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75%Renter: 25%Tenure
Owner75.0%
Renter25.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,426 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$95,800 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$748/mo
Total Housing Units411
Vacant Units31

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
64%
About Bucklin, KS

Bucklin is a city in Kansas, located in Ford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 866 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.9 years.

Economically, Bucklin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,426 is below the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bucklin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $748 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bucklin is well-educated. 51.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bucklin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67834 866 $59,426 $95,800 $748 2.8% 51.7% 75.0%