County

Brown County, KS

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Kansas

👥9,277Population
💰$65,465Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$114,388Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓31.1%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.4%Race
White83.0%
Hispanic4.8%
Black1.6%
Asian0.3%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads31.1% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma33 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,264 (36.8%)
Some College869 (14.1%)
Associates1,078 (17.5%)
Bachelors749 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree1,156 (18.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College14.1%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75%Renter: 25%Tenure
Owner75.0%
Renter25.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,465 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$114,387 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$670/mo
Total Housing Units4,445
Vacant Units782

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
64%
About Brown County, KS

Brown County is located in Kansas and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,277 residents. With a median age of 41.72, it is a middle-aged county.

Brown County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,464 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 13.8% is above the national average.

Housing in Brown County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $114,387 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $669. Homeownership rates are high at 75.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Brown County are primarily White (83.04%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Brown 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 Codes in Brown County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
66424 Everest 531 $57,250 $679 13.5% 38.8%
66425 Fairview 391 $58,458 $104,400 $769 0.0% 21.1%
66434 Hiawatha 4,738 $73,304 $132,000 $676 5.0% 31.2%
66439 Horton 2,585 $50,333 $81,800 $625 6.5% 26.8%
66515 Morrill 336 $85,000 $92,300 0.0% 49.7%
66527 Powhattan 196 $55,536 $64,200 $800 6.8% 35.7%
66532 Robinson 500 $74,375 $158,300 $700 1.8% 37.9%