Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 13.8% ▲ 38% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.1% ▼ 20% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 10% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 33 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,264 (36.8%) |
| Some College | 869 (14.1%) |
| Associates | 1,078 (17.5%) |
| Bachelors | 749 (12.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,156 (18.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,465 ▼ 14% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $114,387 ▼ 59% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $670/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 4,445 |
| Vacant Units | 782 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | 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% |