City

Garnett, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Anderson County  ·  Kansas

👥5,133Population
💰$68,571Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$168,900Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.1%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.1%Other: 8.1%Race
White90.1%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.1%
Other8.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,164 (38.6%)
Some College691 (22.9%)
Associates337 (11.2%)
Bachelors297 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree527 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 22.9%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College22.9%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,571 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$168,900 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$878/mo
Total Housing Units2,156
Vacant Units144

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
61%
About Garnett, KS

Garnett is a city in Kansas, located in Anderson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,133 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.2 years.

Economically, Garnett is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,571 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Garnett is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $878 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Garnett is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Garnett
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66032 5,133 $68,571 $168,900 $878 4.3% 27.3% 77.7%