City

Kismet, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Seward County  ·  Kansas

👥648Population
💰$64,615Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$143,100Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 89% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.5% Female 56.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.4%Hispanic: 32.4%Asian: 3.1%Other: 0.6%Race
White61.4%
Hispanic32.4%
Asian3.1%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
16%
25–44
15%
45–64
28%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 89% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (8.4%)
HS Graduate78 (21.1%)
Some College52 (14.1%)
Associates85 (23%)
Bachelors19 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree105 (28.4%)

Education

No HS: 8.4%HS Grad: 21.1%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 23%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 28.4%Edu
No HS8.4%
HS Grad21.1%
Some College14.1%
Associates23.0%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate28.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.5%Renter: 18.5%Tenure
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,615 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$143,100 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$915/mo
Total Housing Units332
Vacant Units72

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
15%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
57%
About Kismet, KS

Kismet is a city in Kansas, located in Seward County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 648 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Kismet is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,615 is below the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Kismet is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $915 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kismet is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (61.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kismet
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67859 648 $64,615 $143,100 $915 0.5% 33.5% 81.5%