City

Bushton, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Rice County  ·  Kansas

👥380Population
💰$37,969Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂61.5Median Age
🏠$49,600Median Home Value▼ 82% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.9%Hispanic: 16.8%Black: 0.8%Other: 4.5%Race
White77.9%
Hispanic16.8%
Black0.8%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
1%
25–44
8%
45–64
23%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.01
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.7%)
HS Graduate47 (16.4%)
Some College117 (40.8%)
Associates42 (14.6%)
Bachelors49 (17.1%)
Graduate Degree30 (10.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 16.4%Some College: 40.8%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 17.1%Graduate: 10.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad16.4%
Some College40.8%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors17.1%
Graduate10.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.5%Renter: 8.5%Tenure
Owner91.5%
Renter8.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
51%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,969 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$49,600 ▼ 82% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$814/mo
Total Housing Units246
Vacant Units57

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
25%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
3%
2000+
60%
About Bushton, KS

Bushton is a city in Kansas, located in Rice County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 380 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.5 years.

Economically, Bushton is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,969 is well below the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Bushton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $49,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $814 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bushton is moderately educated. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bushton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67427 380 $37,969 $49,600 $814 0.0% 27.5% 91.5%