City

Dearing, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Montgomery County  ·  Kansas

👥262Population
💰$50,625Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂52.4Median Age
🏠$75,700Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊16.0%Unemployment▲ 226% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.1% Female 43.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.5%Asian: 4.6%Other: 8.8%Race
White80.5%
Asian4.6%
Other8.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
35%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty17.9% ▲ 79% above avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment16.0% ▲ 226% above avg
HS Graduate42 (26.4%)
Some College56 (35.2%)
Associates14 (8.8%)
Bachelors16 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree31 (19.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.4%Some College: 35.2%Associates: 8.8%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
HS Grad26.4%
Some College35.2%
Associates8.8%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.8%Renter: 14.2%Tenure
Owner85.8%
Renter14.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
35%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
2%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,625 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$75,700 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$550/mo
Total Housing Units142
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
64%
About Dearing, KS

Dearing is a city in Kansas, located in Montgomery County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 262 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.4 years.

Economically, Dearing is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,625 is below the national average. Approximately 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Dearing is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $550 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dearing is moderately educated. 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.53%).

Dearing, KS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Dearing
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67340 262 $50,625 $75,700 $550 16.0% 29.6% 85.8%