City

Elkhart, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Morton County  ·  Kansas

👥1,786Population
💰$67,500Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$99,800Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.6%Hispanic: 21.2%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1.8%Other: 2.3%Race
White74.6%
Hispanic21.2%
Black0.1%
Asian1.8%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
3%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate489 (43.2%)
Some College114 (10.1%)
Associates221 (19.5%)
Bachelors130 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree179 (15.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
HS Grad43.2%
Some College10.1%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.3%Renter: 24.7%Tenure
Owner75.3%
Renter24.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
45%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,500 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$99,800 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$637/mo
Total Housing Units835
Vacant Units235

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
53%
About Elkhart, KS

Elkhart is a city in Kansas, located in Morton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,786 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Elkhart is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,500 is near the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Elkhart is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $637 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elkhart is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (74.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elkhart
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67950 1,786 $67,500 $99,800 $637 4.7% 27.3% 75.3%