City

El Dorado, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Butler County  ·  Kansas

👥17,486Population
💰$56,633Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$133,400Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓34.3%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 44.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.9%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 4.6%Asian: 1.1%Other: 3.4%Race
White84.9%
Hispanic5.4%
Black4.6%
Asian1.1%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
11%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads34.3% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma94 (0.9%)
HS Graduate3,309 (30.3%)
Some College2,270 (20.8%)
Associates1,510 (13.8%)
Bachelors1,071 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree2,670 (24.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 20.8%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College20.8%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.1%Renter: 31.9%Tenure
Owner68.1%
Renter31.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,633 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$133,400 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$868/mo
Total Housing Units7,342
Vacant Units851

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About El Dorado, KS

El Dorado is a city in Kansas, located in Butler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,486 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, El Dorado is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,633 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in El Dorado is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $133,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $868 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of El Dorado is moderately educated. 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in El Dorado
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67042 17,486 $56,633 $133,400 $868 4.4% 34.3% 68.1%