City

Howard, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Elk County  ·  Kansas

👥764Population
💰$63,750Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$83,900Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87%Hispanic: 7.2%Black: 0.4%Other: 3.5%Race
White87.0%
Hispanic7.2%
Black0.4%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
3%
25–44
24%
45–64
21%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.91
Below Poverty25.5% ▲ 155% above avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 64% below avg
HS Graduate204 (38.2%)
Some College95 (17.8%)
Associates79 (14.8%)
Bachelors20 (3.7%)
Graduate Degree136 (25.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 3.7%Graduate: 25.5%Edu
HS Grad38.2%
Some College17.8%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors3.7%
Graduate25.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,750 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$83,900 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$500/mo
Total Housing Units535
Vacant Units140

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
6%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
62%
About Howard, KS

Howard is a city in Kansas, located in Elk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 764 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Howard is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,750 is below the national average. Approximately 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Howard is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $83,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $500 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Howard is moderately educated. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Howard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67349 764 $63,750 $83,900 $500 1.8% 29.2% 77.7%