County

Ness County, KS

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Kansas

👥2,710Population
💰$71,689Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.8Median Age
🏠$88,035Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓36.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.1%Hispanic: 17.1%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.9%Race
White80.1%
Hispanic17.1%
Black0.1%
Asian0.4%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.3%)
HS Graduate648 (36.9%)
Some College206 (11.7%)
Associates263 (15%)
Bachelors197 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree437 (24.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 24.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College11.7%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate24.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,689 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$88,034 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$683/mo
Total Housing Units1,577
Vacant Units377

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
59%
About Ness County, KS

Ness County is located in Kansas and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,710 residents. With a median age of 44.8, it is a middle-aged county.

Ness County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $71,688 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.1%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.6% is near the national average.

Housing in Ness County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $88,034 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $683. Homeownership rates are high at 78.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Ness County are primarily White (80.11%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Ness County, KS is a solidly middle-class area in Kansas. The 7 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 Ness County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
67516 Bazine 563 $60,370 $75,800 $663 1.8% 33.8%
67521 Brownell 147 $108,950 $77,600 2.7% 72.6%
67560 Ness City 1,394 $77,917 $107,300 $708 0.5% 37.7%
67572 Ransom 403 $56,250 $64,500 $625 2.0% 24.8%
67584 Utica 150 $61,250 $33,900 0.0% 29.3%