City

Junction City, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Geary County  ·  Kansas

👥25,654Population
💰$58,876Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂28.6Median Age
🏠$161,100Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓35.8%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.1%Hispanic: 15.3%Black: 19.1%Asian: 2.8%Other: 9.1%Race
White53.1%
Hispanic15.3%
Black19.1%
Asian2.8%
Other9.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
14%
25–44
32%
45–64
15%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads35.8% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma292 (2.1%)
HS Graduate3,399 (23.9%)
Some College2,621 (18.4%)
Associates2,818 (19.8%)
Bachelors1,636 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree3,456 (24.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 23.9%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 19.8%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 24.3%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad23.9%
Some College18.4%
Associates19.8%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate24.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 50.4%Renter: 49.6%Tenure
Owner50.4%
Renter49.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,876 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$161,100 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,001/mo
Total Housing Units12,670
Vacant Units1,887

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
59%
About Junction City, KS

Junction City is a city in Kansas, located in Geary County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 25,654 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.6 years.

Economically, Junction City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,876 is below the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Junction City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,001 per month.

The population of Junction City is moderately educated. 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (53.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Junction City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66441 25,654 $58,876 $161,100 $1,001 4.2% 35.8% 50.4%