City

Humboldt, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Allen County  ·  Kansas

👥2,864Population
💰$58,723Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$107,100Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓29.8%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊11.6%Unemployment▲ 137% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.8%Other: 0.9%Race
White91.5%
Hispanic3.8%
Black0.7%
Asian1.8%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
18%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty17.9% ▲ 79% above avg
College Grads29.8% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment11.6% ▲ 137% above avg
No HS Diploma41 (2.2%)
HS Graduate696 (37.5%)
Some College286 (15.4%)
Associates280 (15.1%)
Bachelors296 (16%)
Graduate Degree256 (13.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 13.8%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College15.4%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate13.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,723 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$107,100 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$513/mo
Total Housing Units1,344
Vacant Units246

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
63%
About Humboldt, KS

Humboldt is a city in Kansas, located in Allen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,864 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Humboldt is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,723 is below the national average. Approximately 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Humboldt is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $513 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Humboldt is moderately educated. 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Humboldt
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66748 2,864 $58,723 $107,100 $513 11.6% 29.8% 84.5%