City

Ellis, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Ellis County  ·  Kansas

👥2,809Population
💰$70,469Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂36.0Median Age
🏠$160,800Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓44.9%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 7%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.6%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic7.0%
Black0.5%
Asian0.5%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
23%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads44.9% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma43 (2.5%)
HS Graduate458 (26.8%)
Some College204 (12%)
Associates235 (13.8%)
Bachelors238 (14%)
Graduate Degree528 (30.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 12%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 30.9%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad26.8%
Some College12.0%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate30.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.2%Renter: 22.8%Tenure
Owner77.2%
Renter22.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,469 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$160,800 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,277
Vacant Units119

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
58%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
65%
About Ellis, KS

Ellis is a city in Kansas, located in Ellis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,809 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36 years.

Economically, Ellis is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,469 is near the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ellis is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,800, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 77.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ellis is well-educated. 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ellis
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67637 2,809 $70,469 $160,800 2.9% 44.9% 77.2%