City

Ellsworth, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Ellsworth County  ·  Kansas

👥3,412Population
💰$72,464Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$143,500Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓30.0%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.0% Female 41.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.7%Hispanic: 7.5%Black: 5.3%Asian: 1.1%Other: 3.9%Race
White81.7%
Hispanic7.5%
Black5.3%
Asian1.1%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
34%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads30.0% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.3%)
HS Graduate785 (31.1%)
Some College491 (19.5%)
Associates484 (19.2%)
Bachelors229 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree527 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 31.1%Some College: 19.5%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad31.1%
Some College19.5%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,464 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$143,500 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$703/mo
Total Housing Units1,307
Vacant Units202

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
73%
15–30 min
7%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
67%
About Ellsworth, KS

Ellsworth is a city in Kansas, located in Ellsworth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,412 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Ellsworth is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,464 is near the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ellsworth is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $703 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ellsworth is moderately educated. 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ellsworth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67439 3,412 $72,464 $143,500 $703 1.2% 30.0% 77.0%