City

Ellinwood, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Barton County  ·  Kansas

👥2,569Population
💰$55,763Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$103,900Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 0%Other: 2%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic4.5%
Black0.0%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
18%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.6%)
HS Graduate500 (29.7%)
Some College427 (25.4%)
Associates265 (15.7%)
Bachelors173 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree309 (18.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 29.7%Some College: 25.4%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad29.7%
Some College25.4%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,763 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$103,900 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$702/mo
Total Housing Units1,104
Vacant Units163

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
59%
About Ellinwood, KS

Ellinwood is a city in Kansas, located in Barton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,569 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Ellinwood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,763 is below the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ellinwood is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $702 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ellinwood is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ellinwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67526 2,569 $55,763 $103,900 $702 2.0% 28.6% 76.4%