Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 13.0% ▲ 30% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.5% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.0% ▲ 43% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 89 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,676 (33.2%) |
| Some College | 1,333 (16.6%) |
| Associates | 1,247 (15.5%) |
| Bachelors | 928 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,780 (22.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,264 ▼ 25% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $103,644 ▼ 63% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $647/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 5,981 |
| Vacant Units | 1,057 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Allen County is located in Kansas and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 12,217 residents. With a median age of 42.21, it is a middle-aged county.
Allen County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $57,263 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.0%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 13.0% is above the national average.
Housing in Allen County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $103,644 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $646. Homeownership rates are high at 73.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Allen County are primarily White (89.02%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Allen County, KS is a solidly middle-class area in Kansas. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66732 | Elsmore | 272 | $64,250 | $79,400 | — | 15.6% | 20.5% |
| 66742 | Gas | 31 | $86,458 | — | — | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 66748 | Humboldt | 2,864 | $58,723 | $107,100 | $513 | 11.6% | 29.8% |
| 66749 | Iola | 7,452 | $56,510 | $101,000 | $715 | 5.4% | 34.2% |
| 66751 | La Harpe | 503 | $43,833 | $57,000 | $685 | 7.8% | 37.2% |
| 66755 | Moran | 825 | $66,607 | $132,700 | $447 | 3.5% | 38.7% |
| 66772 | Savonburg | 270 | $48,667 | $162,500 | $723 | 3.5% | 49.0% |