City

Garden City, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Finney County  ·  Kansas

👥34,276Population
💰$72,507Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂32.6Median Age
🏠$188,200Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓35.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 35.7%Hispanic: 54.1%Black: 4.7%Asian: 4.2%Other: 1.2%Race
White35.7%
Hispanic54.1%
Black4.7%
Asian4.2%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads35.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma1,167 (7.3%)
HS Graduate3,932 (24.7%)
Some College2,566 (16.1%)
Associates2,550 (16%)
Bachelors1,830 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree3,884 (24.4%)

Education

No HS: 7.3%HS Grad: 24.7%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
No HS7.3%
HS Grad24.7%
Some College16.1%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.4%Renter: 37.6%Tenure
Owner62.4%
Renter37.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,507 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$188,200 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$994/mo
Total Housing Units13,135
Vacant Units997

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
56%
About Garden City, KS

Garden City is a city in Kansas, located in Finney County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 34,276 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.6 years.

Economically, Garden City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,507 is near the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Garden City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $188,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $994 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Garden City is moderately educated. 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (54.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Garden City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67846 34,276 $72,507 $188,200 $994 5.2% 35.9% 62.4%