City

Carbondale, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Osage County  ·  Kansas

👥2,349Population
💰$64,821Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$146,400Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓26.4%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.7%Hispanic: 8.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 6.3%Race
White83.7%
Hispanic8.8%
Asian0.3%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads26.4% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.8%)
HS Graduate600 (39.2%)
Some College321 (21%)
Associates193 (12.6%)
Bachelors135 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree268 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 21%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad39.2%
Some College21.0%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.6%Renter: 19.4%Tenure
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,821 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$146,400 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$606/mo
Total Housing Units1,100
Vacant Units71

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Carbondale, KS

Carbondale is a city in Kansas, located in Osage County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,349 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Carbondale is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,821 is below the national average. Approximately 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Carbondale is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $146,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $606 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carbondale is moderately educated. 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Carbondale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66414 2,349 $64,821 $146,400 $606 1.4% 26.4% 80.6%