County

Smith County, KS

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Kansas

👥3,575Population
💰$56,501Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂46.9Median Age
🏠$94,804Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓35.7%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 1%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3.3%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic2.5%
Black1.0%
Asian1.2%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads35.7% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.3%)
HS Graduate999 (39.2%)
Some College319 (12.5%)
Associates314 (12.3%)
Bachelors298 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree610 (23.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad39.2%
Some College12.5%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.5%Renter: 18.5%Tenure
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,501 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$94,803 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$664/mo
Total Housing Units2,033
Vacant Units457

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
62%
About Smith County, KS

Smith County is located in Kansas and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 3,575 residents. With a median age of 46.85, it is a mature county.

Smith County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $56,500 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.0%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.7% is well below the national average.

Housing in Smith County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $94,803 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $664. Homeownership rates are high at 81.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Smith County are primarily White (92.59%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Smith 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 Codes in Smith County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
66932 Athol 118 $58,393 $93,000 — 0.0% 44.6%
67638 Gaylord 111 $35,568 $51,200 $242 0.0% 20.0%
66951 Kensington 826 $66,000 $83,300 $910 2.2% 35.2%
66952 Lebanon 363 $48,092 $66,500 $334 0.0% 35.3%
66967 Smith Center 2,003 $55,156 $107,200 $646 2.7% 36.3%

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