Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 15.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 85 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,766 (28%) |
| Some College | 1,517 (15.4%) |
| Associates | 1,732 (17.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,471 (14.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,301 (23.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,065 ▼ 27% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $101,505 ▼ 64% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $675/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 7,295 |
| Vacant Units | 900 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Neosho County is located in Kansas and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 15,897 residents. With a median age of 39.68, it is a middle-aged county.
Neosho County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $56,065 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 15.7% is above the national average.
Housing in Neosho County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $101,505 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $675. Homeownership rates are high at 76.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Neosho County are primarily White (88.16%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Neosho County, KS is a solidly middle-class area in Kansas. The 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66720 | Chanute | 10,913 | $55,479 | $91,900 | $648 | 5.7% | 38.5% |
| 66733 | Erie | 1,966 | $53,417 | $115,000 | $548 | 3.1% | 42.4% |
| 66740 | Galesburg | 268 | $55,139 | $214,300 | — | 0.0% | 22.3% |
| 66771 | Saint Paul | 1,077 | $67,321 | $104,100 | $681 | 3.7% | 37.4% |
| 66775 | Stark | 216 | $61,071 | $168,800 | — | 0.0% | 17.9% |
| 66776 | Thayer | 1,457 | $55,136 | $122,600 | $1,047 | 2.8% | 35.8% |