City

Hill City, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Graham County  ·  Kansas

👥1,779Population
💰$51,520Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$102,600Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓38.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.1%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 2.3%Asian: 1.6%Other: 3.4%Race
White88.1%
Hispanic4.6%
Black2.3%
Asian1.6%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
21%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads38.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.6%)
HS Graduate368 (31.7%)
Some College115 (9.9%)
Associates221 (19%)
Bachelors150 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree300 (25.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 25.8%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad31.7%
Some College9.9%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate25.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.4%Renter: 25.6%Tenure
Owner74.4%
Renter25.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,520 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$102,600 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$729/mo
Total Housing Units928
Vacant Units113

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
78%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
55%
About Hill City, KS

Hill City is a city in Kansas, located in Graham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,779 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Hill City is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,520 is below the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hill City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $729 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hill City is moderately educated. 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.14%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hill City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67642 1,779 $51,520 $102,600 $729 4.8% 38.8% 74.4%