County

Morris County, KS

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Kansas

👥5,049Population
💰$60,791Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂48.0Median Age
🏠$126,432Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓40.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.7%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1.5%Other: 5.1%Race
White89.7%
Hispanic5.1%
Black0.4%
Asian1.5%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads40.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma52 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,117 (31.4%)
Some College549 (15.4%)
Associates413 (11.6%)
Bachelors417 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree1,014 (28.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 31.4%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 28.5%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad31.4%
Some College15.4%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate28.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,791 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$126,431 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$702/mo
Total Housing Units2,801
Vacant Units472

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
68%
About Morris County, KS

Morris County is located in Kansas and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,049 residents. With a median age of 48.03, it is a mature county.

Morris County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,790 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.6%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.9% is above the national average.

Housing in Morris County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $126,431 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $702. Homeownership rates are high at 77.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Morris County are primarily White (89.7%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Morris County, KS is a solidly middle-class area in Kansas. The 5 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 Morris County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
66846 Council Grove 3,331 $60,625 $143,800 $678 1.7% 44.3%
66849 Dwight 443 $68,125 $107,000 $798 0.0% 45.3%
66872 White City 885 $57,031 $87,400 $745 0.0% 28.2%
66873 Wilsey 260 $63,214 $79,300 — 9.8% 21.3%

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