County

Geary County, KS

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Kansas

👥44,188Population
💰$55,374Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂26.6Median Age
🏠$187,140Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓37.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.7% Female 44.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.6%Hispanic: 16.6%Black: 17.2%Asian: 3.6%Other: 7.2%Race
White54.6%
Hispanic16.6%
Black17.2%
Asian3.6%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
18%
18–24
22%
25–44
32%
45–64
10%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age26.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty16.9% ▲ 69% above avg
College Grads37.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma372 (1.8%)
HS Graduate5,281 (25.1%)
Some College3,402 (16.2%)
Associates4,211 (20%)
Bachelors2,764 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree5,011 (23.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 25.1%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 23.8%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad25.1%
Some College16.2%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate23.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 32.7%Renter: 67.3%Tenure
Owner32.7%
Renter67.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,374 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$187,139 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,147/mo
Total Housing Units17,547
Vacant Units2,228

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
22%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
59%
About Geary County, KS

Geary County is located in Kansas and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 44,188 residents. With a median age of 26.57, it is a young county.

Geary County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $55,374 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 16.9% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Geary County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $187,139 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,146.

The residents of Geary County are majority White (54.57%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Geary County, KS is a solidly middle-class area in Kansas. The 3 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 Geary County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
66442 Fort Riley 16,876 $46,403 $222,100 $1,376 4.0% 40.3%
66441 Junction City 25,654 $58,876 $161,100 $1,001 4.2% 35.8%
66514 Milford 1,658 $92,500 $234,200 $1,074 1.2% 33.6%