Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 6.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.2% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 58% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 54 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,398 (34.5%) |
| Some College | 1,700 (13.3%) |
| Associates | 2,346 (18.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,168 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,084 (24.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $81,603 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $197,989 ▼ 29% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $909/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 8,155 |
| Vacant Units | 653 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Jefferson County is located in Kansas and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 18,532 residents. With a median age of 43.27, it is a middle-aged county.
Jefferson County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $81,603 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.1%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.3% is well below the national average.
Housing in Jefferson County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $197,989 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $909. Homeownership rates are high at 85.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Jefferson County are primarily White (92.13%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Jefferson County, KS is a middle-income area in Kansas. The 9 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66429 | Grantville | 381 | $66,432 | $165,300 | — | 0.0% | 19.6% |
| 66054 | Mc Louth | 2,653 | $103,333 | $240,500 | $1,071 | 3.7% | 33.4% |
| 66512 | Meriden | 3,476 | $75,497 | $183,400 | $975 | 3.9% | 31.5% |
| 66060 | Nortonville | 1,255 | $79,167 | $130,100 | $869 | 0.0% | 19.3% |
| 66066 | Oskaloosa | 2,750 | $76,733 | $215,100 | $852 | 0.3% | 33.6% |
| 66070 | Ozawkie | 1,974 | $81,042 | $208,000 | $986 | 0.2% | 42.1% |
| 66073 | Perry | 2,381 | $91,705 | $189,300 | $789 | 1.8% | 34.6% |
| 66088 | Valley Falls | 2,723 | $73,125 | $186,700 | $738 | 2.7% | 34.9% |
| 66097 | Winchester | 939 | $66,635 | $219,500 | $1,067 | 2.2% | 34.7% |