City

Fredonia, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Wilson County  ·  Kansas

👥3,517Population
💰$61,506Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂47.2Median Age
🏠$94,700Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓32.3%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 5.3%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic3.6%
Black0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 85% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.5%)
HS Graduate857 (35.4%)
Some College461 (19%)
Associates308 (12.7%)
Bachelors271 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree510 (21.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 19%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College19.0%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69%Renter: 31%Tenure
Owner69.0%
Renter31.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,506 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$94,700 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$710/mo
Total Housing Units1,815
Vacant Units320

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
61%
About Fredonia, KS

Fredonia is a city in Kansas, located in Wilson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,517 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.2 years.

Economically, Fredonia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,506 is below the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fredonia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $710 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fredonia is moderately educated. 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fredonia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66736 3,517 $61,506 $94,700 $710 0.7% 32.3% 69.0%