City

Centralia, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Nemaha County  ·  Kansas

👥763Population
💰$66,406Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂49.3Median Age
🏠$80,000Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓43.7%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 0.4%Other: 3.4%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic0.3%
Black0.4%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
19%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads43.7% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (1%)
HS Graduate182 (38.1%)
Some College46 (9.6%)
Associates36 (7.5%)
Bachelors54 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree155 (32.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 7.5%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 32.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College9.6%
Associates7.5%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate32.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.1%Renter: 17.9%Tenure
Owner82.1%
Renter17.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,406 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$80,000 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$833/mo
Total Housing Units339
Vacant Units20

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Centralia, KS

Centralia is a city in Kansas, located in Nemaha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 763 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.3 years.

Economically, Centralia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,406 is near the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Centralia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $80,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $833 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Centralia is well-educated. 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Centralia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66415 763 $66,406 $80,000 $833 2.2% 43.7% 82.1%