City

Kensington, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Smith County  ·  Kansas

👥826Population
💰$66,000Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂47.2Median Age
🏠$83,300Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.5%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 2.2%Other: 2.8%Race
White89.5%
Hispanic5.6%
Black2.2%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
15%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.5%)
HS Graduate195 (35.6%)
Some College59 (10.8%)
Associates98 (17.9%)
Bachelors47 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree146 (26.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 26.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad35.6%
Some College10.8%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate26.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,000 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$83,300 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$910/mo
Total Housing Units467
Vacant Units113

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
63%
About Kensington, KS

Kensington is a city in Kansas, located in Smith County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 826 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.2 years.

Economically, Kensington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,000 is near the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Kensington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $83,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $910 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kensington is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kensington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66951 826 $66,000 $83,300 $910 2.2% 35.2% 83.1%