City

Cedar Vale, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Chautauqua County  ·  Kansas

👥928Population
💰$40,489Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$72,700Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓46.3%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.7% Female 44.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.6%Hispanic: 12.6%Black: 1.4%Other: 4.4%Race
White80.6%
Hispanic12.6%
Black1.4%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty30.2% ▲ 202% above avg
College Grads46.3% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
HS Graduate166 (25.7%)
Some College95 (14.7%)
Associates86 (13.3%)
Bachelors51 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree248 (38.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.7%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 38.4%Edu
HS Grad25.7%
Some College14.7%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate38.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
38%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,489 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$72,700 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$525/mo
Total Housing Units639
Vacant Units223

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
66%
About Cedar Vale, KS

Cedar Vale is a city in Kansas, located in Chautauqua County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 928 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Cedar Vale is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,489 is below the national average. Approximately 30.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cedar Vale is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $72,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $525 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cedar Vale is well-educated. 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cedar Vale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67024 928 $40,489 $72,700 $525 4.4% 46.3% 80.5%