City

Hanover, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Kansas

👥987Population
💰$65,341Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$113,700Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓37.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.8%Hispanic: 0.7%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.1%Race
White98.8%
Hispanic0.7%
Asian0.4%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
18%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads37.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
HS Graduate222 (34%)
Some College103 (15.8%)
Associates86 (13.2%)
Bachelors83 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree159 (24.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 34%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 24.3%Edu
HS Grad34.0%
Some College15.8%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate24.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.8%Renter: 11.2%Tenure
Owner88.8%
Renter11.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,341 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$113,700 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$600/mo
Total Housing Units451
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
64%
About Hanover, KS

Hanover is a city in Kansas, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 987 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, Hanover is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,341 is near the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hanover is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $600 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hanover is moderately educated. 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hanover
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66945 987 $65,341 $113,700 $600 2.0% 37.1% 88.8%