County

Atchison County, KS

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Kansas

👥16,025Population
💰$63,853Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂35.8Median Age
🏠$150,200Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.1%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 5.2%Asian: 0.8%Other: 4.5%Race
White86.1%
Hispanic3.8%
Black5.2%
Asian0.8%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
17%
25–44
21%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma99 (1.1%)
HS Graduate3,589 (38.7%)
Some College1,433 (15.5%)
Associates1,261 (13.6%)
Bachelors701 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree2,181 (23.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad38.7%
Some College15.5%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.5%Renter: 27.5%Tenure
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,853 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$150,199 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$764/mo
Total Housing Units6,654
Vacant Units905

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
61%
About Atchison County, KS

Atchison County is located in Kansas and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 16,025 residents. With a median age of 35.78, it is a relatively young county.

Atchison County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $63,852 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 11.6% is above the national average.

Housing in Atchison County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $150,199 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $764. Homeownership rates are high at 72.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Atchison County are primarily White (86.12%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Atchison County, KS is a solidly middle-class area in Kansas. The 5 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 Codes in Atchison County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
66002 Atchison 13,197 $62,738 $145,100 $754 4.9% 34.4%
66016 Cummings 700 $86,806 $300,000 — 0.0% 29.4%
66023 Effingham 954 $54,955 $108,400 $846 3.2% 22.7%
66041 Lancaster 820 $60,032 $163,000 $846 1.8% 13.6%
66058 Muscotah 354 $92,857 $127,100 $733 3.3% 14.6%

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