City

Lancaster, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Atchison County  ·  Kansas

👥820Population
💰$60,032Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$163,000Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓13.6%College Grads▼ 65% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.3%Hispanic: 0.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 0.4%Race
White98.3%
Hispanic0.1%
Asian0.9%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
41%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty23.5% ▲ 135% above avg
College Grads13.6% ▼ 65% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate399 (61%)
Some College82 (12.5%)
Associates83 (12.7%)
Bachelors46 (7%)
Graduate Degree43 (6.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 61%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 6.6%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad61.0%
Some College12.5%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate6.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.8%Renter: 6.2%Tenure
Owner93.8%
Renter6.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,032 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$163,000 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$846/mo
Total Housing Units407
Vacant Units38

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
55%
About Lancaster, KS

Lancaster is a city in Kansas, located in Atchison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 820 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Lancaster is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,032 is below the national average. Approximately 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lancaster is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $163,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $846 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lancaster is less-educated. 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lancaster
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66041 820 $60,032 $163,000 $846 1.8% 13.6% 93.8%