City

Erie, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Neosho County  ·  Kansas

👥1,966Population
💰$53,417Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$115,000Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓42.4%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.8%Hispanic: 2%Black: 5.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 6.9%Race
White84.8%
Hispanic2.0%
Black5.5%
Asian0.4%
Other6.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
11%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads42.4% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (1.6%)
HS Graduate331 (23.1%)
Some College240 (16.7%)
Associates232 (16.2%)
Bachelors207 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree402 (28%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 23.1%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 28%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad23.1%
Some College16.7%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate28.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.1%Renter: 20.9%Tenure
Owner79.1%
Renter20.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,417 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$115,000 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$548/mo
Total Housing Units1,047
Vacant Units162

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
60%
About Erie, KS

Erie is a city in Kansas, located in Neosho County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,966 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46 years.

Economically, Erie is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,417 is below the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Erie is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $548 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Erie is well-educated. 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Erie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66733 1,966 $53,417 $115,000 $548 3.1% 42.4% 79.1%