County

Harper County, KS

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Kansas

👥5,424Population
💰$54,650Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$77,682Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓29.8%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.3%Hispanic: 8.1%Black: 1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.5%Race
White87.3%
Hispanic8.1%
Black1.0%
Asian0.3%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads29.8% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma99 (3%)
HS Graduate1,222 (36.5%)
Some College477 (14.3%)
Associates551 (16.5%)
Bachelors238 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree760 (22.7%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 36.5%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 22.7%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad36.5%
Some College14.3%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate22.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.1%Renter: 27%Tenure
Owner73.1%
Renter27.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,650 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$77,682 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$719/mo
Total Housing Units2,982
Vacant Units804

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
61%
About Harper County, KS

Harper County is located in Kansas and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,424 residents. With a median age of 38.63, it is a middle-aged county.

Harper County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $54,649 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.6% is above the national average.

Housing in Harper County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $77,682 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $719. Homeownership rates are high at 73.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Harper County are primarily White (87.26%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Harper County, KS is a working-class 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 Harper County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
67003 Anthony 2,529 $50,794 $71,200 $668 5.5% 26.6%
67009 Attica 754 $37,500 $58,500 $661 0.7% 38.2%
67018 Bluff City 59 $69,286 $65,000 — 8.3% 53.7%
67036 Danville 165 $62,109 $47,600 — 0.0% 33.3%
67058 Harper 1,893 $65,526 $97,000 $811 2.4% 30.0%

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