City

Dresden, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Decatur County  ·  Kansas

👥134Population
💰$32,250Median HH Income▼ 58% below avg
🎂60.9Median Age
🏠$102,100Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓12.9%College Grads▼ 67% below avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 80% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.4% Female 36.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Other: 5.2%Race
White94.8%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

5–17
17%
18–24
1%
25–44
8%
45–64
34%
65+
31%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty2.2% ▼ 78% below avg
College Grads12.9% ▼ 67% below avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 80% above avg
HS Graduate61 (60.4%)
Some College8 (7.9%)
Associates19 (18.8%)
Bachelors7 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree6 (5.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 60.4%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 5.9%Edu
HS Grad60.4%
Some College7.9%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate5.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97.9%Renter: 2.1%Tenure
Owner97.9%
Renter2.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
23%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$32,250 ▼ 58% below avg
Median Home Value$102,100 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units59
Vacant Units11

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
51%
$50k–$75k
15%
$100k–$150k
4%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
47%
Walked
52%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
71%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
68%
About Dresden, KS

Dresden is a city in Kansas, located in Decatur County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 134 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.9 years.

Economically, Dresden is a lower-income community. The median household income of $32,250 is well below the national average. Approximately 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Dresden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 97.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dresden is less-educated. 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dresden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67635 134 $32,250 $102,100 8.8% 12.9% 97.9%