City

Downs, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Osborne County  ·  Kansas

👥907Population
💰$69,167Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$108,700Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓55.3%College Grads▲ 43% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Hispanic: 2.2%Asian: 1%Race
White96.8%
Hispanic2.2%
Asian1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
3%
25–44
25%
45–64
18%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.96
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads55.3% ▲ 43% above avg
HS Graduate115 (17.3%)
Some College87 (13.1%)
Associates95 (14.3%)
Bachelors112 (16.8%)
Graduate Degree256 (38.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 17.3%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 16.8%Graduate: 38.5%Edu
HS Grad17.3%
Some College13.1%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors16.8%
Graduate38.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.6%Renter: 17.4%Tenure
Owner82.6%
Renter17.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,167 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$108,700 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$594/mo
Total Housing Units550
Vacant Units108

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
64%
About Downs, KS

Downs is a city in Kansas, located in Osborne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 907 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.9 years.

Economically, Downs is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,167 is near the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Downs is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $594 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Downs is well-educated. 55.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Downs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67437 907 $69,167 $108,700 $594 0.0% 55.3% 82.6%