City

Frontenac, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Crawford County  ·  Kansas

👥3,381Population
💰$56,867Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$165,400Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓40.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.9%Black: 2.8%Asian: 2.6%Other: 4.6%Race
White89.9%
Black2.8%
Asian2.6%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
31%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads40.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.3%)
HS Graduate553 (23.7%)
Some College271 (11.6%)
Associates555 (23.8%)
Bachelors317 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree631 (27%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 23.7%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 23.8%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 27%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad23.7%
Some College11.6%
Associates23.8%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate27.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,867 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$165,400 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$847/mo
Total Housing Units1,498
Vacant Units98

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
53%
About Frontenac, KS

Frontenac is a city in Kansas, located in Crawford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,381 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Frontenac is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,867 is below the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Frontenac is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $847 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Frontenac is well-educated. 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Frontenac
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66763 3,381 $56,867 $165,400 $847 2.6% 40.6% 69.0%