City

Grainfield, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Gove County  ·  Kansas

👥462Population
💰$53,125Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$120,400Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓31.9%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.9% Female 36.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 0.4%Other: 3.5%Race
White95.7%
Hispanic0.4%
Black0.4%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
17%
45–64
34%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.94
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads31.9% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
HS Graduate119 (36.8%)
Some College28 (8.7%)
Associates73 (22.6%)
Bachelors46 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree57 (17.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 22.6%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
HS Grad36.8%
Some College8.7%
Associates22.6%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.9%Renter: 36.1%Tenure
Owner63.9%
Renter36.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,125 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$120,400 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$691/mo
Total Housing Units270
Vacant Units32

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
60%
About Grainfield, KS

Grainfield is a city in Kansas, located in Gove County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 462 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Grainfield is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,125 is below the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Grainfield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $691 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grainfield is moderately educated. 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Grainfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67737 462 $53,125 $120,400 $691 4.1% 31.9% 63.9%