County

Kearny County, KS

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Kansas

👥3,730Population
💰$75,188Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.8Median Age
🏠$158,894Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓26.7%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.5%Hispanic: 37%Black: 1.7%Asian: 1.3%Other: 3.1%Race
White57.5%
Hispanic37.0%
Black1.7%
Asian1.3%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age35.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads26.7% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma32 (1.6%)
HS Graduate841 (42.2%)
Some College265 (13.3%)
Associates324 (16.2%)
Bachelors236 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree297 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad42.2%
Some College13.3%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.5%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,188 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$158,893 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,024/mo
Total Housing Units1,490
Vacant Units214

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
55%
About Kearny County, KS

Kearny County is located in Kansas and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 3,730 residents. With a median age of 35.78, it is a relatively young county.

Kearny County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $75,188 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.5%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.1% is well below the national average.

Housing in Kearny County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $158,893 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,024. Homeownership rates are high at 76.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Kearny County are majority White (57.51%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Kearny County, KS is a middle-income area in Kansas. The 2 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 Kearny County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
67838 Deerfield 1,084 $72,596 $112,500 $717 0.0% 26.0%
67860 Lakin 2,646 $76,250 $177,900 $1,150 2.1% 27.0%