City

Burden, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Cowley County  ·  Kansas

👥962Population
💰$59,722Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$92,900Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓34.6%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 1%Other: 6.1%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic1.0%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
26%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
19%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads34.6% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (1.2%)
HS Graduate137 (26.6%)
Some College111 (21.6%)
Associates83 (16.1%)
Bachelors52 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree126 (24.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 26.6%Some College: 21.6%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad26.6%
Some College21.6%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.1%Renter: 19.9%Tenure
Owner80.1%
Renter19.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,722 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$92,900 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$838/mo
Total Housing Units407
Vacant Units65

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
64%
About Burden, KS

Burden is a city in Kansas, located in Cowley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 962 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.4 years.

Economically, Burden is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,722 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Burden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $92,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $838 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Burden is moderately educated. 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Burden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67019 962 $59,722 $92,900 $838 3.7% 34.6% 80.1%