City

Emporia, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Lyon County  ·  Kansas

👥27,348Population
💰$57,771Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂32.5Median Age
🏠$144,200Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓37.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.8%Hispanic: 27.1%Black: 1.8%Asian: 1.8%Other: 4.3%Race
White64.8%
Hispanic27.1%
Black1.8%
Asian1.8%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
19%
25–44
24%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads37.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma322 (2.2%)
HS Graduate4,836 (33%)
Some College2,059 (14.1%)
Associates1,939 (13.2%)
Bachelors1,178 (8%)
Graduate Degree4,305 (29.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 33%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 29.4%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad33.0%
Some College14.1%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate29.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.1%Renter: 45.9%Tenure
Owner54.1%
Renter45.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,771 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$144,200 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$799/mo
Total Housing Units13,008
Vacant Units1,477

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
76%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
60%
About Emporia, KS

Emporia is a city in Kansas, located in Lyon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 27,348 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.5 years.

Economically, Emporia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,771 is below the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Emporia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $799 per month.

The population of Emporia is moderately educated. 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (64.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Emporia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66801 27,348 $57,771 $144,200 $799 2.7% 37.5% 54.1%