Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 9.8% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 34.9% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 21% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 48 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,668 (30%) |
| Some College | 884 (15.9%) |
| Associates | 1,030 (18.5%) |
| Bachelors | 631 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,293 (23.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,509 ▼ 10% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $148,539 ▼ 47% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $854/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 3,956 |
| Vacant Units | 447 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Coffey County is located in Kansas and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,226 residents. With a median age of 42.97, it is a middle-aged county.
Coffey County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $68,508 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.9%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 9.8% is near the national average.
Housing in Coffey County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $148,539 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $854. Homeownership rates are high at 75.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Coffey County are primarily White (91.69%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Coffey 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66839 | Burlington | 3,904 | $69,286 | $161,900 | $864 | 6.3% | 40.6% |
| 66852 | Gridley | 519 | $60,139 | $94,600 | $735 | 3.9% | 30.4% |
| 66857 | Le Roy | 807 | $58,306 | $98,600 | $781 | 1.9% | 20.0% |
| 66856 | Lebo | 1,739 | $78,833 | $175,700 | $864 | 6.4% | 34.0% |
| 66871 | Waverly | 1,257 | $61,818 | $123,800 | $906 | 7.7% | 30.0% |