City

Burr Oak, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Jewell County  ·  Kansas

👥299Population
💰$31,042Median HH Income▼ 59% below avg
🎂63.8Median Age
🏠$85,000Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.5% Female 56.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Hispanic: 2.7%Asian: 1%Other: 1.3%Race
White92.3%
Hispanic2.7%
Asian1.0%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
9%
45–64
20%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty23.4% ▲ 134% above avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
HS Graduate57 (26.5%)
Some College51 (23.7%)
Associates32 (14.9%)
Bachelors1 (0.5%)
Graduate Degree74 (34.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.5%Some College: 23.7%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 0.5%Graduate: 34.4%Edu
HS Grad26.5%
Some College23.7%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors0.5%
Graduate34.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93%Renter: 7%Tenure
Owner93.0%
Renter7.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
42%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,042 ▼ 59% below avg
Median Home Value$85,000 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units188
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
10%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
65%
About Burr Oak, KS

Burr Oak is a city in Kansas, located in Jewell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 299 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 63.8 years.

Economically, Burr Oak is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,042 is well below the national average. Approximately 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Burr Oak is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Burr Oak is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Burr Oak
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66936 299 $31,042 $85,000 0.0% 34.9% 93.0%