City

Dodge City, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Ford County  ·  Kansas

👥30,993Population
💰$71,489Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂31.0Median Age
🏠$129,000Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓33.9%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30.8%Hispanic: 63.6%Black: 2.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.4%Race
White30.8%
Hispanic63.6%
Black2.5%
Asian0.4%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
22%
18–24
11%
25–44
26%
45–64
22%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.92
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads33.9% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma1,106 (7.4%)
HS Graduate4,793 (31.9%)
Some College2,195 (14.6%)
Associates1,846 (12.3%)
Bachelors1,555 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree3,532 (23.5%)

Education

No HS: 7.4%HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
No HS7.4%
HS Grad31.9%
Some College14.6%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.1%Renter: 37%Tenure
Owner63.1%
Renter37.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,489 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$129,000 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$979/mo
Total Housing Units11,116
Vacant Units704

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
72%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
56%
About Dodge City, KS

Dodge City is a city in Kansas, located in Ford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 30,993 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31 years.

Economically, Dodge City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,489 is near the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Dodge City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $979 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dodge City is moderately educated. 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (63.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dodge City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67801 30,993 $71,489 $129,000 $979 4.9% 33.9% 63.1%