County

Wilson County, KS

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Kansas

👥8,171Population
💰$60,900Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$97,176Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓35.6%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.1%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 5.6%Race
White90.1%
Hispanic3.5%
Black0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads35.6% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma55 (1%)
HS Graduate1,707 (32.1%)
Some College1,022 (19.2%)
Associates649 (12.2%)
Bachelors614 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree1,265 (23.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 32.1%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 23.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad32.1%
Some College19.2%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate23.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.7%Renter: 25.4%Tenure
Owner74.7%
Renter25.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,900 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$97,176 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$729/mo
Total Housing Units4,181
Vacant Units816

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
62%
About Wilson County, KS

Wilson County is located in Kansas and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,171 residents. With a median age of 44.27, it is a middle-aged county.

Wilson County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,899 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.1% is above the national average.

Housing in Wilson County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $97,176 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $728. Homeownership rates are high at 74.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Wilson County are primarily White (90.05%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Wilson 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 Wilson County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
66710 Altoona 763 $49,167 $75,000 $732 4.0% 33.6%
66714 Benedict 132 $50,000 $59,400 — 3.4% 21.7%
66717 Buffalo 534 $64,375 $51,700 $725 0.9% 24.4%
66736 Fredonia 3,517 $61,506 $94,700 $710 0.7% 32.3%
66757 Neodesha 3,225 $62,885 $114,200 $749 6.4% 42.2%

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