City

Hesston, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Harvey County  ·  Kansas

👥4,005Population
💰$72,401Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$190,300Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓58.8%College Grads▲ 52% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.1%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic2.8%
Black0.4%
Asian0.1%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
17%
45–64
20%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads58.8% ▲ 52% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate366 (15.3%)
Some College358 (14.9%)
Associates262 (10.9%)
Bachelors228 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree1,181 (49.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 15.3%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 49.3%Edu
HS Grad15.3%
Some College14.9%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate49.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.1%Renter: 45.9%Tenure
Owner54.1%
Renter45.9%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,401 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$190,300 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$693/mo
Total Housing Units1,700
Vacant Units65

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Hesston, KS

Hesston is a city in Kansas, located in Harvey County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,005 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Hesston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,401 is near the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hesston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $693 per month.

The population of Hesston is well-educated. 58.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hesston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67062 4,005 $72,401 $190,300 $693 5.0% 58.8% 54.1%