City

Effingham, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Atchison County  ·  Kansas

👥954Population
💰$54,955Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂61.4Median Age
🏠$108,400Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓22.7%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 0.4%Other: 7.2%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic0.4%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
5%
18–24
7%
25–44
11%
45–64
30%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.01
Below Poverty3.4% ▼ 67% below avg
College Grads22.7% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.6%)
HS Graduate290 (37.1%)
Some College239 (30.6%)
Associates70 (9%)
Bachelors89 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree88 (11.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 30.6%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 11.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad37.1%
Some College30.6%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate11.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.1%Renter: 19%Tenure
Owner81.1%
Renter19.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,955 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$108,400 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$846/mo
Total Housing Units526
Vacant Units51

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Effingham, KS

Effingham is a city in Kansas, located in Atchison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 954 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.4 years.

Economically, Effingham is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,955 is below the national average. Approximately 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Effingham is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $846 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Effingham is less-educated. 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Effingham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66023 954 $54,955 $108,400 $846 3.2% 22.7% 81.1%