City

Harper, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Harper County  ·  Kansas

👥1,893Population
💰$65,526Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$97,000Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓30.0%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.5%Hispanic: 7.6%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 5.4%Race
White84.5%
Hispanic7.6%
Black0.6%
Asian0.3%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
3%
25–44
30%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads30.0% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma85 (6.6%)
HS Graduate394 (30.6%)
Some College253 (19.6%)
Associates171 (13.3%)
Bachelors116 (9%)
Graduate Degree270 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 6.6%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 19.6%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS6.6%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College19.6%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.7%Renter: 30.3%Tenure
Owner69.7%
Renter30.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,526 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$97,000 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$811/mo
Total Housing Units994
Vacant Units202

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
59%
About Harper, KS

Harper is a city in Kansas, located in Harper County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,893 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Harper is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,526 is near the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Harper is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $97,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $811 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harper is moderately educated. 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Harper
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67058 1,893 $65,526 $97,000 $811 2.4% 30.0% 69.7%