County

Ottawa County, KS

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Kansas

👥5,561Population
💰$70,468Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$168,844Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓40.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.9%Race
White95.8%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads40.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma24 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,118 (30.2%)
Some College400 (10.8%)
Associates670 (18.1%)
Bachelors485 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree1,000 (27%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 27%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College10.8%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate27.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.5%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.5%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,468 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$168,843 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$701/mo
Total Housing Units2,600
Vacant Units272

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
66%
About Ottawa County, KS

Ottawa County is located in Kansas and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,561 residents. With a median age of 41.84, it is a middle-aged county.

Ottawa County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $70,467 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.6% is near the national average.

Housing in Ottawa County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $168,843 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $700. Homeownership rates are high at 79.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Ottawa County are primarily White (95.81%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Ottawa County, KS is a solidly middle-class area in Kansas. The 4 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 Ottawa County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
67422 Bennington 1,419 $89,464 $222,800 $950 2.9% 45.4%
67436 Delphos 446 $58,571 $71,900 $636 0.0% 37.3%
67467 Minneapolis 2,701 $65,694 $155,600 $592 4.2% 33.4%
67484 Tescott 995 $61,667 $171,300 $669 2.7% 54.1%

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