City

Kiowa, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Barber County  ·  Kansas

👥890Population
💰$66,250Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$79,300Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓43.8%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.8%Other: 3.4%Race
White91.5%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.8%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads43.8% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
HS Graduate154 (24.3%)
Some College70 (11%)
Associates133 (20.9%)
Bachelors32 (5%)
Graduate Degree246 (38.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.3%Some College: 11%Associates: 20.9%Bachelors: 5%Graduate: 38.7%Edu
HS Grad24.3%
Some College11.0%
Associates20.9%
Bachelors5.0%
Graduate38.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,250 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$79,300 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$743/mo
Total Housing Units569
Vacant Units173

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
65%
About Kiowa, KS

Kiowa is a city in Kansas, located in Barber County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 890 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Kiowa is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,250 is near the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Kiowa is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $79,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $743 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kiowa is well-educated. 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kiowa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67070 890 $66,250 $79,300 $743 2.1% 43.8% 84.3%