City

Colby, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Thomas County  ·  Kansas

👥6,166Population
💰$72,188Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.3Median Age
🏠$166,600Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓49.7%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 7.4%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic7.4%
Black0.4%
Asian0.2%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
13%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads49.7% ▲ 28% above avg
No HS Diploma93 (2.5%)
HS Graduate645 (17.6%)
Some College568 (15.5%)
Associates534 (14.6%)
Bachelors613 (16.8%)
Graduate Degree1,204 (32.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 17.6%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 16.8%Graduate: 32.9%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad17.6%
Some College15.5%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors16.8%
Graduate32.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.6%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,188 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$166,600 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$751/mo
Total Housing Units2,829
Vacant Units371

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
77%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
54%
About Colby, KS

Colby is a city in Kansas, located in Thomas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,166 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.3 years.

Economically, Colby is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,188 is near the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Colby is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $166,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $751 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Colby is well-educated. 49.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Colby
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67701 6,166 $72,188 $166,600 $751 0.0% 49.7% 73.4%