City

Lenora, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Norton County  ·  Kansas

👥489Population
💰$42,344Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂60.4Median Age
🏠$77,000Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓32.8%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.4% Female 56.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.8%Asian: 0.2%Other: 9%Race
White90.8%
Asian0.2%
Other9.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
8%
18–24
10%
25–44
5%
45–64
31%
65+
28%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads32.8% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
HS Graduate85 (22.8%)
Some College92 (24.7%)
Associates73 (19.6%)
Bachelors40 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree82 (22%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.8%Some College: 24.7%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 22%Edu
HS Grad22.8%
Some College24.7%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.8%Renter: 10.2%Tenure
Owner89.8%
Renter10.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
43%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,344 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$77,000 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units326
Vacant Units91

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
60%
Walked
28%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
58%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
67%
About Lenora, KS

Lenora is a city in Kansas, located in Norton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 489 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.4 years.

Economically, Lenora is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,344 is below the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lenora is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $77,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 89.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lenora is moderately educated. 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lenora
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67645 489 $42,344 $77,000 2.4% 32.8% 89.8%