City

Cawker City, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Mitchell County  ·  Kansas

👥508Population
💰$51,696Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂48.4Median Age
🏠$90,400Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓39.1%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.7% Female 44.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Hispanic: 0.4%Other: 0.4%Race
White96.1%
Hispanic0.4%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
14%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty19.9% ▲ 99% above avg
College Grads39.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma11 (3.3%)
HS Graduate76 (22.7%)
Some College64 (19.1%)
Associates53 (15.8%)
Bachelors44 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree87 (26%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 22.7%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 26%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad22.7%
Some College19.1%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate26.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.7%Renter: 28.3%Tenure
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,696 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$90,400 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$855/mo
Total Housing Units319
Vacant Units86

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
60%
About Cawker City, KS

Cawker City is a city in Kansas, located in Mitchell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 508 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.4 years.

Economically, Cawker City is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,696 is below the national average. Approximately 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Cawker City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $855 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cawker City is moderately educated. 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cawker City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67430 508 $51,696 $90,400 $855 0.0% 39.1% 71.7%