City

Burlington, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Coffey County  ·  Kansas

👥3,904Population
💰$69,286Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$161,900Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓40.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 28% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 0.9%Asian: 1.4%Other: 3.3%Race
White89.0%
Hispanic5.2%
Black0.9%
Asian1.4%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads40.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 28% above avg
No HS Diploma22 (0.8%)
HS Graduate651 (25.1%)
Some College378 (14.6%)
Associates491 (18.9%)
Bachelors356 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree696 (26.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 25.1%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 26.8%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad25.1%
Some College14.6%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate26.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.2%Renter: 32.8%Tenure
Owner67.2%
Renter32.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,286 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$161,900 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$864/mo
Total Housing Units1,848
Vacant Units210

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
63%
About Burlington, KS

Burlington is a city in Kansas, located in Coffey County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,904 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Burlington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,286 is near the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Burlington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $864 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Burlington is well-educated. 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Burlington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66839 3,904 $69,286 $161,900 $864 6.3% 40.6% 67.2%