County

Meade County, KS

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Kansas

👥3,945Population
💰$73,710Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$123,264Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓41.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 77% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.7%Hispanic: 23.2%Black: 1.6%Other: 2.6%Race
White72.7%
Hispanic23.2%
Black1.6%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads41.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 77% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.5%)
HS Graduate532 (24.1%)
Some College287 (13%)
Associates470 (21.3%)
Bachelors309 (14%)
Graduate Degree598 (27.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 24.1%Some College: 13%Associates: 21.3%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 27.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad24.1%
Some College13.0%
Associates21.3%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate27.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.1%Renter: 27.9%Tenure
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,710 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$123,264 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$799/mo
Total Housing Units1,900
Vacant Units382

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
58%
About Meade County, KS

Meade County is located in Kansas and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 3,945 residents. With a median age of 37.65, it is a relatively young county.

Meade County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $73,709 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.1%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.6% is well below the national average.

Housing in Meade County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $123,264 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $798. Homeownership rates are high at 72.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Meade County are primarily White (72.65%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Meade County, KS is a solidly middle-class area in Kansas. The 3 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 Meade County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
67844 Fowler 726 $55,417 $128,100 $912 3.3% 54.5%
67864 Meade 1,701 $80,459 $106,800 $742 0.0% 36.7%
67869 Plains 1,518 $74,896 $139,400 $808 1.4% 39.3%