City

Grinnell, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Gove County  ·  Kansas

👥614Population
💰$69,625Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$130,400Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 93% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.0% Female 44.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.8%Race
White96.7%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.5%
Asian0.5%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
22%
18–24
3%
25–44
25%
45–64
18%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.84
Below Poverty3.4% ▼ 66% below avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 93% below avg
HS Graduate93 (24.9%)
Some College70 (18.7%)
Associates71 (19%)
Bachelors57 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree83 (22.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.9%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
HS Grad24.9%
Some College18.7%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.8%Renter: 10.2%Tenure
Owner89.8%
Renter10.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,625 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$130,400 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$723/mo
Total Housing Units252
Vacant Units36

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
56%
About Grinnell, KS

Grinnell is a city in Kansas, located in Gove County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 614 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, Grinnell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,625 is near the national average. Approximately 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Grinnell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $723 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grinnell is moderately educated. 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Grinnell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67738 614 $69,625 $130,400 $723 0.3% 37.4% 89.8%