City

Dexter, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Cowley County  ·  Kansas

👥699Population
💰$52,500Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂19.0Median Age
🏠$106,800Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 0.3%Other: 7.3%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic0.3%
Other7.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
16%
5–17
27%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
15%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age19.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.21
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 24% below avg
HS Graduate72 (21.8%)
Some College86 (26%)
Associates75 (22.7%)
Bachelors39 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree59 (17.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 21.8%Some College: 26%Associates: 22.7%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
HS Grad21.8%
Some College26.0%
Associates22.7%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.4%Renter: 9.6%Tenure
Owner90.4%
Renter9.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,500 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$106,800 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$513/mo
Total Housing Units287
Vacant Units69

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
61%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Dexter, KS

Dexter is a city in Kansas, located in Cowley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 699 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 19 years.

Economically, Dexter is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,500 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Dexter is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $513 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dexter is moderately educated. 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dexter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67038 699 $52,500 $106,800 $513 0.0% 29.6% 90.4%