County

Jewell County, KS

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Kansas

👥2,752Population
💰$57,166Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂47.7Median Age
🏠$64,627Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓33.2%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 91% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.9%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.8%Race
White91.9%
Hispanic3.1%
Black1.4%
Asian0.5%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
3%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads33.2% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 91% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.7%)
HS Graduate663 (33.9%)
Some College265 (13.6%)
Associates361 (18.5%)
Bachelors270 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree382 (19.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad33.9%
Some College13.6%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
40%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,166 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$64,626 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$541/mo
Total Housing Units1,659
Vacant Units476

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
68%
About Jewell County, KS

Jewell County is located in Kansas and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,752 residents. With a median age of 47.71, it is a mature county.

Jewell County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $57,166 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 0.4%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.1% is above the national average.

Housing in Jewell County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $64,626 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $540. Homeownership rates are high at 80.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Jewell County are primarily White (91.9%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Jewell County, KS is a solidly middle-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 Jewell County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
66936 Burr Oak 299 $31,042 $85,000 — 0.0% 34.9%
66941 Esbon 108 $72,000 $112,500 — 0.0% 27.2%
66942 Formoso 332 $96,250 — — 0.0% 35.9%
66949 Jewell 521 $44,844 $73,200 $559 1.3% 33.9%
66956 Mankato 1,190 $56,875 $58,700 $533 0.0% 35.5%

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