City

Lecompton, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Douglas County  ·  Kansas

👥1,777Population
💰$112,000Median HH Income▲ 47% above avg
🎂48.7Median Age
🏠$250,000Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.4%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.1%Other: 11%Race
White85.4%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.1%
Other11.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
37%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate476 (37.3%)
Some College199 (15.6%)
Associates149 (11.7%)
Bachelors98 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree352 (27.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 27.6%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad37.3%
Some College15.6%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate27.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.3%Renter: 9.7%Tenure
Owner90.3%
Renter9.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
45%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$112,000 ▲ 47% above avg
Median Home Value$250,000 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$945/mo
Total Housing Units759
Vacant Units57

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Lecompton, KS

Lecompton is a city in Kansas, located in Douglas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,777 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.7 years.

Economically, Lecompton is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $112,000 is above the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lecompton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $250,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $945 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lecompton is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.42%).

Lecompton, KS offers residents above-average earning potential within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Lecompton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66050 1,777 $112,000 $250,000 $945 1.2% 35.2% 90.3%