City

Council Grove, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Morris County  ·  Kansas

👥3,331Population
💰$60,625Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$143,800Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓44.3%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 0.4%Other: 5.1%Race
White89.0%
Hispanic5.6%
Black0.4%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads44.3% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (1.2%)
HS Graduate705 (31%)
Some College339 (14.9%)
Associates197 (8.7%)
Bachelors301 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree708 (31.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 31.1%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College14.9%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate31.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.1%Renter: 25%Tenure
Owner75.1%
Renter25.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,625 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$143,800 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$678/mo
Total Housing Units1,816
Vacant Units337

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
5%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
66%
About Council Grove, KS

Council Grove is a city in Kansas, located in Morris County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,331 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Council Grove is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,625 is below the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Council Grove is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $678 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Council Grove is well-educated. 44.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Council Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66846 3,331 $60,625 $143,800 $678 1.7% 44.3% 75.1%