City

Horton, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Brown County  ·  Kansas

👥2,585Population
💰$50,333Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$81,800Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓26.8%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 33% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.9%Hispanic: 10.6%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 5.5%Race
White65.9%
Hispanic10.6%
Black1.2%
Asian0.2%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty21.5% ▲ 115% above avg
College Grads26.8% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 33% above avg
No HS Diploma17 (1%)
HS Graduate646 (39.3%)
Some College278 (16.9%)
Associates261 (15.9%)
Bachelors222 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree218 (13.3%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 13.3%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College16.9%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate13.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.1%Renter: 35.9%Tenure
Owner64.1%
Renter35.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,333 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$81,800 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$625/mo
Total Housing Units1,229
Vacant Units225

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
67%
About Horton, KS

Horton is a city in Kansas, located in Brown County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,585 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Horton is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,333 is below the national average. Approximately 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Horton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $81,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $625 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Horton is moderately educated. 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (65.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Horton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66439 2,585 $50,333 $81,800 $625 6.5% 26.8% 64.1%