City

Fort Riley, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Geary County  ·  Kansas

👥16,876Population
💰$46,403Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂22.4Median Age
🏠$222,100Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓40.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.9% Female 37.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.8%Hispanic: 19.3%Black: 15.9%Asian: 4.9%Other: 4%Race
White54.8%
Hispanic19.3%
Black15.9%
Asian4.9%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
16%
5–17
13%
18–24
36%
25–44
33%
45–64
1%
65+
0%

Key Indicators

Median Age22.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.03
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads40.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma37 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,569 (26.9%)
Some College662 (11.4%)
Associates1,207 (20.7%)
Bachelors954 (16.4%)
Graduate Degree1,395 (24%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 26.9%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 20.7%Bachelors: 16.4%Graduate: 24%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad26.9%
Some College11.4%
Associates20.7%
Bachelors16.4%
Graduate24.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 1%Renter: 99%Tenure
Owner1.0%
Renter99.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$200k–$300k
90%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,403 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$222,100 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,376/mo
Total Housing Units4,190
Vacant Units194

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
49%
Walked
47%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
81%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
33%
2000+
62%
About Fort Riley, KS

Fort Riley is a city in Kansas, located in Geary County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,876 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 22.4 years.

Economically, Fort Riley is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,403 is below the national average. Approximately 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Riley is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $222,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,376 per month. At 1.0% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Fort Riley is well-educated. 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (54.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fort Riley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66442 16,876 $46,403 $222,100 $1,376 4.0% 40.3% 1.0%