Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 10.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 33.0% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 43% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 58 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,851 (36.9%) |
| Some College | 1,578 (15.1%) |
| Associates | 1,500 (14.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,172 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,275 (21.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,856 ▼ 8% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $147,175 ▼ 47% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $798/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 7,438 |
| Vacant Units | 972 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Osage County is located in Kansas and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 15,898 residents. With a median age of 43.54, it is a middle-aged county.
Osage County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $69,856 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.6% is near the national average.
Housing in Osage County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $147,175 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $798. Homeownership rates are high at 80.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Osage County are primarily White (92.48%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Osage County, KS is a solidly middle-class area in Kansas. The 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66413 | Burlingame | 1,697 | $65,272 | $124,200 | $696 | 2.3% | 28.2% |
| 66414 | Carbondale | 2,349 | $64,821 | $146,400 | $606 | 1.4% | 26.4% |
| 66451 | Lyndon | 1,809 | $77,708 | $155,700 | $686 | 0.9% | 31.3% |
| 66510 | Melvern | 619 | $56,827 | $178,800 | $944 | 5.4% | 24.8% |
| 66523 | Osage City | 3,873 | $69,284 | $148,100 | $845 | 3.9% | 40.0% |
| 66524 | Overbrook | 2,371 | $80,250 | $151,500 | $775 | 3.0% | 39.2% |
| 66528 | Quenemo | 876 | $77,625 | $198,100 | $815 | 3.3% | 31.8% |
| 66537 | Scranton | 1,309 | $54,856 | $91,900 | $1,013 | 3.3% | 23.1% |
| 66543 | Vassar | 995 | $73,750 | $167,000 | $1,118 | 3.0% | 36.7% |