City

Lakin, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Kearny County  ·  Kansas

👥2,646Population
💰$76,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$177,900Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.5%Hispanic: 30.5%Black: 1.7%Asian: 1.3%Other: 3.6%Race
White62.5%
Hispanic30.5%
Black1.7%
Asian1.3%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
22%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
HS Graduate667 (44.6%)
Some College195 (13.1%)
Associates229 (15.3%)
Bachelors176 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree227 (15.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.6%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 15.2%Edu
HS Grad44.6%
Some College13.1%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate15.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$177,900 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,150/mo
Total Housing Units1,107
Vacant Units164

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Lakin, KS

Lakin is a city in Kansas, located in Kearny County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,646 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, Lakin is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,250 is near the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lakin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $177,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,150 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lakin is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (62.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lakin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67860 2,646 $76,250 $177,900 $1,150 2.1% 27.0% 79.8%