City

Chanute, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Neosho County  ·  Kansas

👥10,913Population
💰$55,479Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$91,900Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓38.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 6.9%Black: 1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.3%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic6.9%
Black1.0%
Asian0.6%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
11%
25–44
21%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads38.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma30 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,842 (28.1%)
Some College960 (14.7%)
Associates1,198 (18.3%)
Bachelors1,076 (16.4%)
Graduate Degree1,443 (22%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 28.1%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 16.4%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad28.1%
Some College14.7%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors16.4%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.9%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,479 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$91,900 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$648/mo
Total Housing Units4,958
Vacant Units561

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
62%
About Chanute, KS

Chanute is a city in Kansas, located in Neosho County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,913 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Chanute is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,479 is below the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Chanute is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $648 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chanute is moderately educated. 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chanute
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66720 10,913 $55,479 $91,900 $648 5.7% 38.5% 73.9%