Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 9.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 38.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 48 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,203 (29.7%) |
| Some College | 1,068 (14.4%) |
| Associates | 1,198 (16.1%) |
| Bachelors | 746 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,158 (29.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,957 ▼ 17% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $115,374 ▼ 59% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $759/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 5,649 |
| Vacant Units | 978 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Marion County is located in Kansas and encompasses 12 ZIP codes spanning 12 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 11,766 residents. With a median age of 42.69, it is a middle-aged county.
Marion County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $62,956 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.3% is near the national average.
Housing in Marion County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $115,374 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $759. Homeownership rates are high at 80.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Marion County are primarily White (91.37%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Marion County, KS is a solidly middle-class area in Kansas. The 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66840 | Burns | 554 | $55,469 | $88,400 | $763 | 4.8% | 36.5% |
| 67438 | Durham | 246 | $73,787 | $51,300 | — | 0.8% | 24.3% |
| 66851 | Florence | 645 | $42,125 | $55,000 | $827 | 3.1% | 31.3% |
| 67053 | Goessel | 541 | $54,583 | $96,700 | $805 | 3.0% | 43.4% |
| 67063 | Hillsboro | 3,546 | $68,844 | $144,900 | $773 | 5.0% | 45.4% |
| 67073 | Lehigh | 303 | $77,500 | $121,400 | $1,009 | 0.0% | 40.8% |
| 66858 | Lincolnville | 404 | $65,694 | $79,600 | $575 | 2.5% | 29.9% |
| 66861 | Marion | 2,929 | $62,553 | $127,500 | $685 | 1.0% | 41.8% |
| 66866 | Peabody | 1,714 | $56,385 | $96,500 | $830 | 3.2% | 31.2% |
| 67475 | Ramona | 148 | $79,821 | $104,500 | — | 1.3% | 42.0% |
| 67483 | Tampa | 550 | $68,438 | $95,000 | $714 | 1.8% | 23.2% |