City

Ensign, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Gray County  ·  Kansas

👥372Population
💰$55,000Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$137,500Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓22.9%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 76% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.7% Female 40.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.9%Hispanic: 7.8%Other: 0.3%Race
White91.9%
Hispanic7.8%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
9%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads22.9% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 76% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (4.7%)
HS Graduate95 (36.8%)
Some College42 (16.3%)
Associates50 (19.4%)
Bachelors9 (3.5%)
Graduate Degree50 (19.4%)

Education

No HS: 4.7%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 3.5%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
No HS4.7%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College16.3%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors3.5%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88%Renter: 12.1%Tenure
Owner88.0%
Renter12.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,000 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$137,500 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units175
Vacant Units9

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
63%
About Ensign, KS

Ensign is a city in Kansas, located in Gray County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 372 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Ensign is a working-class community. The median household income of $55,000 is below the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Ensign is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 88.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ensign is less-educated. 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ensign
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67841 372 $55,000 $137,500 8.6% 22.9% 88.0%