County

Ellsworth County, KS

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Kansas

👥5,845Population
💰$68,852Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$117,723Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓29.4%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.0% Female 44.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.1%Hispanic: 6.5%Black: 4.1%Asian: 1.1%Other: 4.9%Race
White84.1%
Hispanic6.5%
Black4.1%
Asian1.1%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads29.4% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,458 (34%)
Some College735 (17.1%)
Associates811 (18.9%)
Bachelors375 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree891 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 34%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad34.0%
Some College17.1%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,852 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$117,722 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$701/mo
Total Housing Units2,561
Vacant Units423

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
66%
About Ellsworth County, KS

Ellsworth County is located in Kansas and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,845 residents. With a median age of 44.55, it is a middle-aged county.

Ellsworth County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $68,851 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.7% is well below the national average.

Housing in Ellsworth County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $117,722 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $700. Homeownership rates are high at 80.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Ellsworth County are primarily White (84.14%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
67439 Ellsworth 3,412 $72,464 $143,500 $703 1.2% 30.0%
67450 Holyrood 468 $60,577 $76,800 $655 0.0% 48.5%
67454 Kanopolis 640 $60,294 $87,200 $708 3.5% 15.5%
67459 Lorraine 334 $63,125 $50,400 — 18.5% 11.3%
67490 Wilson 991 $67,778 $90,700 $709 2.8% 33.7%

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