City

Fowler, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Meade County  ·  Kansas

👥726Population
💰$55,417Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$128,100Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓54.5%College Grads▲ 41% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.6%Hispanic: 21.9%Other: 4.4%Race
White72.6%
Hispanic21.9%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads54.5% ▲ 41% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 34% below avg
HS Graduate102 (22.8%)
Some College68 (15.2%)
Associates34 (7.6%)
Bachelors66 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree178 (39.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.8%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 7.6%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 39.7%Edu
HS Grad22.8%
Some College15.2%
Associates7.6%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate39.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.7%Renter: 36.3%Tenure
Owner63.7%
Renter36.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,417 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$128,100 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$912/mo
Total Housing Units380
Vacant Units91

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
61%
About Fowler, KS

Fowler is a city in Kansas, located in Meade County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 726 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Fowler is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,417 is below the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fowler is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $912 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fowler is well-educated. 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (72.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fowler
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67844 726 $55,417 $128,100 $912 3.3% 54.5% 63.7%