City

Chetopa, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Labette County  ·  Kansas

👥1,186Population
💰$25,590Median HH Income▼ 66% below avg
🎂55.0Median Age
🏠$68,800Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊8.7%Unemployment▲ 78% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.4%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 1.4%Other: 8.1%Race
White87.4%
Hispanic2.5%
Black1.4%
Other8.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
15%
45–64
29%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty32.1% ▲ 221% above avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment8.7% ▲ 78% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.5%)
HS Graduate309 (38.1%)
Some College99 (12.2%)
Associates175 (21.6%)
Bachelors83 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree140 (17.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 21.6%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 17.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College12.2%
Associates21.6%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate17.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 29.9%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
50%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$25,590 ▼ 66% below avg
Median Home Value$68,800 ▼ 75% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$530/mo
Total Housing Units679
Vacant Units150

Income Distribution

Under $25k
49%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
57%
About Chetopa, KS

Chetopa is a city in Kansas, located in Labette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,186 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55 years.

Economically, Chetopa is a lower-income community. The median household income of $25,590 is well below the national average. Approximately 32.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Chetopa is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $68,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $530 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chetopa is moderately educated. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chetopa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67336 1,186 $25,590 $68,800 $530 8.7% 27.5% 70.1%