City

Gem, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Thomas County  ·  Kansas

👥129Population
🎂30.7Median Age
🏠$70,000Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓35.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 34% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.1% Female 58.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.5%Hispanic: 0.8%Other: 0.8%Race
White98.5%
Hispanic0.8%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
22%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty0.8% ▼ 92% below avg
College Grads35.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 34% above avg
HS Graduate9 (11.5%)
Some College11 (14.1%)
Associates30 (38.5%)
Bachelors21 (26.9%)
Graduate Degree7 (9%)

Education

HS Grad: 11.5%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 38.5%Bachelors: 26.9%Graduate: 9%Edu
HS Grad11.5%
Some College14.1%
Associates38.5%
Bachelors26.9%
Graduate9.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.2%Renter: 8.8%Tenure
Owner91.2%
Renter8.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
12%

Financials

Median Home Value$70,000 ▼ 75% below avg
Total Housing Units80
Vacant Units23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
55%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Gem, KS

Gem is a city in Kansas, located in Thomas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 129 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.7 years.

The real estate market in Gem is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $70,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 91.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gem is moderately educated. 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gem
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.