County

Rooks County, KS

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Kansas

👥4,920Population
💰$64,455Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$94,543Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓41.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 3%Black: 2.9%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.6%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic3.0%
Black2.9%
Asian0.4%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads41.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,015 (30.3%)
Some College470 (14%)
Associates507 (15.1%)
Bachelors510 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree847 (25.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 14%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 25.3%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College14.0%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate25.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.1%Renter: 24.9%Tenure
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,455 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$94,542 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$732/mo
Total Housing Units2,653
Vacant Units498

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
60%
About Rooks County, KS

Rooks County is located in Kansas and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 4,920 residents. With a median age of 46.12, it is a mature county.

Rooks County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $64,454 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.4%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 5.1% is well below the national average.

Housing in Rooks County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $94,542 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $732. Homeownership rates are high at 75.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Rooks County are primarily White (92.2%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Rooks 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 Rooks County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
67632 Damar 226 $43,571 $126,100 $645 3.6% 40.7%
67657 Palco 303 $60,341 $100,700 $625 2.4% 53.3%
67663 Plainville 2,449 $70,139 $89,100 $768 3.5% 49.0%
67669 Stockton 1,815 $60,980 $100,900 $713 0.9% 29.0%
67675 Woodston 127 $51,477 $37,800 0.0% 27.0%