City

Hugoton, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Stevens County  ·  Kansas

👥4,610Population
💰$60,878Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$122,900Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓29.3%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.1%Hispanic: 42.1%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.3%Race
White54.1%
Hispanic42.1%
Black0.1%
Asian0.3%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
23%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
20%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma35 (1.6%)
HS Graduate681 (30.7%)
Some College438 (19.7%)
Associates414 (18.7%)
Bachelors185 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree466 (21%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 19.7%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad30.7%
Some College19.7%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.7%Renter: 28.3%Tenure
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,878 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$122,900 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$938/mo
Total Housing Units1,945
Vacant Units343

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
54%
About Hugoton, KS

Hugoton is a city in Kansas, located in Stevens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,610 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Hugoton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,878 is below the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hugoton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $938 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hugoton is moderately educated. 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (54.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hugoton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67951 4,610 $60,878 $122,900 $938 4.7% 29.3% 71.7%