City

Coldwater, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Comanche County  ·  Kansas

👥954Population
💰$48,373Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂53.4Median Age
🏠$72,200Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓31.1%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.9% Female 55.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 0.4%Other: 3%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic1.7%
Black0.4%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
21%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.90
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads31.1% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
HS Graduate149 (22.7%)
Some College98 (14.9%)
Associates205 (31.3%)
Bachelors65 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree139 (21.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.7%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 31.3%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
HS Grad22.7%
Some College14.9%
Associates31.3%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69%Renter: 31%Tenure
Owner69.0%
Renter31.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,373 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$72,200 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$733/mo
Total Housing Units613
Vacant Units120

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
76%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
67%
About Coldwater, KS

Coldwater is a city in Kansas, located in Comanche County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 954 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.4 years.

Economically, Coldwater is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,373 is below the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Coldwater is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $72,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $733 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Coldwater is moderately educated. 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Coldwater
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67029 954 $48,373 $72,200 $733 3.4% 31.1% 69.0%