City

Gardner, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnson County  ·  Kansas

👥25,964Population
💰$93,891Median HH Income▲ 23% above avg
🎂32.3Median Age
🏠$281,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓44.6%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.1%Hispanic: 9%Black: 6.6%Asian: 1.4%Other: 4.3%Race
White78.1%
Hispanic9.0%
Black6.6%
Asian1.4%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
31%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads44.6% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma67 (0.4%)
HS Graduate4,000 (25.9%)
Some College2,277 (14.7%)
Associates2,214 (14.3%)
Bachelors1,551 (10%)
Graduate Degree5,336 (34.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 34.5%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad25.9%
Some College14.7%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate34.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.7%Renter: 30.3%Tenure
Owner69.7%
Renter30.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,891 ▲ 23% above avg
Median Home Value$281,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,306/mo
Total Housing Units9,319
Vacant Units372

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
34%
2000+
57%
About Gardner, KS

Gardner is a city in Kansas, located in Johnson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 25,964 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.3 years.

Economically, Gardner is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,891 is above the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gardner is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $281,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,306 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gardner is well-educated. 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.05%).

Gardner, KS offers residents above-average earning potential within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Gardner
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66030 25,964 $93,891 $281,700 $1,306 4.0% 44.6% 69.7%