City

Hiawatha, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Brown County  ·  Kansas

👥4,738Population
💰$73,304Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$132,000Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓31.2%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.1%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 1.8%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.3%Race
White88.1%
Hispanic2.1%
Black1.8%
Asian0.4%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads31.2% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,140 (36.2%)
Some College417 (13.2%)
Associates603 (19.1%)
Bachelors385 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree597 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College13.2%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,304 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$132,000 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$676/mo
Total Housing Units2,206
Vacant Units385

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
61%
About Hiawatha, KS

Hiawatha is a city in Kansas, located in Brown County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,738 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Hiawatha is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,304 is near the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hiawatha is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $132,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $676 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hiawatha is moderately educated. 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hiawatha
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66434 4,738 $73,304 $132,000 $676 5.0% 31.2% 77.0%