County

Elk County, KS

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Kansas

👥2,231Population
💰$58,208Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂50.0Median Age
🏠$64,978Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓28.5%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.8%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1.7%Other: 4.4%Race
White87.8%
Hispanic6.3%
Black0.4%
Asian1.7%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
28%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty18.1% ▲ 81% above avg
College Grads28.5% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (1%)
HS Graduate560 (35.7%)
Some College297 (18.9%)
Associates249 (15.9%)
Bachelors105 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree342 (21.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad35.7%
Some College18.9%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.1%Renter: 19.9%Tenure
Owner80.1%
Renter19.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
41%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,208 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$64,977 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$602/mo
Total Housing Units1,459
Vacant Units439

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
65%
About Elk County, KS

Elk County is located in Kansas and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,231 residents. With a median age of 49.95, it is a mature county.

Elk County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $58,208 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 18.1% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Elk County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $64,977 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $602. Homeownership rates are high at 80.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Elk County are primarily White (87.76%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Elk 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 Elk County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
67345 Elk Falls 152 $69,583 $70,000 — 0.0% 50.0%
67346 Grenola 351 $76,250 $50,700 $793 0.0% 31.5%
67349 Howard 764 $63,750 $83,900 $500 1.8% 29.2%
67352 Longton 475 $46,635 $51,700 — 4.2% 26.5%
67353 Moline 489 $44,306 $57,000 $625 11.9% 20.4%

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