City

Burns, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  Kansas

👥554Population
💰$55,469Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$88,400Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.5%Hispanic: 0.4%Other: 0.7%Race
White97.5%
Hispanic0.4%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
14%
25–44
22%
45–64
20%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma8 (2.7%)
HS Graduate83 (28%)
Some College26 (8.8%)
Associates71 (24%)
Bachelors57 (19.3%)
Graduate Degree51 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 28%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 24%Bachelors: 19.3%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad28.0%
Some College8.8%
Associates24.0%
Bachelors19.3%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
42%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,469 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$88,400 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$763/mo
Total Housing Units244
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
80%
About Burns, KS

Burns is a city in Kansas, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 554 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Burns is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,469 is below the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Burns is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $88,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $763 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Burns is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Burns
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66840 554 $55,469 $88,400 $763 4.8% 36.5% 83.3%