County

Doniphan County, KS

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Kansas

👥7,432Population
💰$75,209Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$131,185Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓32.3%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.8%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 4.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 5%Race
White86.8%
Hispanic3.3%
Black4.6%
Asian0.4%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
13%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,638 (35.3%)
Some College568 (12.3%)
Associates953 (20.6%)
Bachelors474 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree998 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 35.3%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 20.6%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad35.3%
Some College12.3%
Associates20.6%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.3%Renter: 18.7%Tenure
Owner81.3%
Renter18.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,209 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$131,184 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$769/mo
Total Housing Units3,355
Vacant Units709

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
63%
About Doniphan County, KS

Doniphan County is located in Kansas and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,432 residents. With a median age of 38.67, it is a middle-aged county.

Doniphan County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $75,208 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.7%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.0% is near the national average.

Housing in Doniphan County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $131,184 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $769. Homeownership rates are high at 81.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Doniphan County are primarily White (86.8%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Doniphan County, KS is a middle-income 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 Doniphan County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
66008 Bendena 177 $92,024 $190,500 0.0% 44.4%
66017 Denton 224 $81,563 $111,000 0.0% 36.0%
66024 Elwood 684 $68,047 $93,800 $918 3.6% 28.4%
66035 Highland 1,388 $95,543 $154,700 $578 1.5% 41.8%
66087 Troy 2,035 $55,313 $120,500 $809 1.5% 27.6%
66090 Wathena 2,513 $84,103 $130,800 $817 0.7% 32.2%
66094 White Cloud 411 $51,875 $154,700 $675 7.3% 23.9%