City

La Harpe, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Allen County  ·  Kansas

👥503Population
💰$43,833Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂58.9Median Age
🏠$57,000Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓37.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 60% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.9% Female 44.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 1.6%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1.8%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic1.6%
Asian1.2%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
10%
18–24
14%
25–44
14%
45–64
27%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.84
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 60% above avg
No HS Diploma15 (4.1%)
HS Graduate106 (29.2%)
Some College72 (19.8%)
Associates35 (9.6%)
Bachelors41 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree94 (25.9%)

Education

No HS: 4.1%HS Grad: 29.2%Some College: 19.8%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
No HS4.1%
HS Grad29.2%
Some College19.8%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
47%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,833 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$57,000 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$685/mo
Total Housing Units368
Vacant Units94

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
27%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
57%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
61%
About La Harpe, KS

La Harpe is a city in Kansas, located in Allen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 503 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.9 years.

Economically, La Harpe is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,833 is below the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in La Harpe is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $57,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $685 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Harpe is moderately educated. 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in La Harpe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66751 503 $43,833 $57,000 $685 7.8% 37.2% 79.9%