County

Woodson County, KS

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Kansas

👥3,173Population
💰$46,377Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂50.4Median Age
🏠$89,468Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 0.1%Other: 6.9%Race
White91.0%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.1%
Other6.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma25 (1.1%)
HS Graduate813 (35.4%)
Some College390 (17%)
Associates347 (15.1%)
Bachelors187 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree536 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 17%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College17.0%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,377 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$89,468 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$625/mo
Total Housing Units1,882
Vacant Units599

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
63%
About Woodson County, KS

Woodson County is located in Kansas and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 3,173 residents. With a median age of 50.44, it is a mature county.

Woodson County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $46,377 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.4%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.7% is above the national average.

Housing in Woodson County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $89,468 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $625. Homeownership rates are high at 84.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Woodson County are primarily White (90.96%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Woodson County, KS is a working-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 Woodson County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
66758 Neosho Falls 220 $33,333 $850 1.2% 14.8%
66761 Piqua 268 $83,906 $152,500 2.6% 33.3%
66777 Toronto 568 $40,313 $57,000 $669 2.8% 13.6%
66783 Yates Center 2,117 $44,609 $90,200 $590 2.4% 37.5%