City

Caldwell, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Sumner County  ·  Kansas

👥1,579Population
💰$56,833Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$79,000Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓34.1%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 60% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 5.1%Other: 6.6%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic5.1%
Other6.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 60% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.6%)
HS Graduate295 (26.1%)
Some College142 (12.6%)
Associates300 (26.6%)
Bachelors119 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree266 (23.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 26.1%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 26.6%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 23.6%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad26.1%
Some College12.6%
Associates26.6%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate23.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,833 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$79,000 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$478/mo
Total Housing Units863
Vacant Units145

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
7%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
66%
About Caldwell, KS

Caldwell is a city in Kansas, located in Sumner County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,579 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Caldwell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,833 is below the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Caldwell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $79,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $478 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Caldwell is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Caldwell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67022 1,579 $56,833 $79,000 $478 7.9% 34.1% 79.0%