County

Gove County, KS

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Kansas

👥2,972Population
💰$63,237Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$128,999Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.9%Race
White95.2%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.2%
Asian0.4%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
HS Graduate688 (35.3%)
Some College266 (13.6%)
Associates342 (17.5%)
Bachelors237 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree416 (21.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.3%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
HS Grad35.3%
Some College13.6%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,237 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$128,999 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$728/mo
Total Housing Units1,395
Vacant Units164

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
59%
About Gove County, KS

Gove County is located in Kansas and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,972 residents. With a median age of 42.41, it is a middle-aged county.

Gove County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $63,236 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 5.1% is well below the national average.

Housing in Gove County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $128,999 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $728. Homeownership rates are high at 79.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Gove County are primarily White (95.15%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Gove 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 Gove County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
67736 Gove 124 $54,167 $53,300 8.9% 26.5%
67737 Grainfield 462 $53,125 $120,400 $691 4.1% 31.9%
67738 Grinnell 614 $69,625 $130,400 $723 0.3% 37.4%
67751 Park 169 $64,375 $110,000 5.0% 23.8%
67752 Quinter 1,603 $64,286 $138,800 $741 3.6% 34.5%