City

De Soto, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnson County  ·  Kansas

👥6,537Population
💰$104,345Median HH Income▲ 37% above avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$379,900Median Home Value▲ 36% above avg
🎓49.6%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
📊10.1%Unemployment▲ 106% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.8%Hispanic: 9.1%Black: 1.7%Asian: 1.4%Other: 5%Race
White81.8%
Hispanic9.1%
Black1.7%
Asian1.4%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
24%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty2.9% ▼ 71% below avg
College Grads49.6% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment10.1% ▲ 106% above avg
No HS Diploma74 (1.9%)
HS Graduate911 (23.3%)
Some College458 (11.7%)
Associates526 (13.5%)
Bachelors322 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree1,614 (41.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 23.3%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 41.3%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad23.3%
Some College11.7%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate41.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74%Renter: 26%Tenure
Owner74.0%
Renter26.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$104,345 ▲ 37% above avg
Median Home Value$379,900 ▲ 36% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,097/mo
Total Housing Units2,497
Vacant Units102

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
54%
About De Soto, KS

De Soto is a city in Kansas, located in Johnson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,537 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, De Soto is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $104,345 is above the national average. Approximately 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in De Soto is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $379,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,097 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of De Soto is well-educated. 49.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (81.8%).

De Soto, KS offers residents above-average earning potential within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in De Soto
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66018 6,537 $104,345 $379,900 $1,097 10.1% 49.6% 74.0%