City

Lorraine, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Ellsworth County  ·  Kansas

👥334Population
💰$63,125Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$50,400Median Home Value▼ 82% below avg
🎓11.3%College Grads▼ 71% below avg
📊18.5%Unemployment▲ 279% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.6%Hispanic: 5.4%Other: 3%Race
White91.6%
Hispanic5.4%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
18%
18–24
1%
25–44
42%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.37
Below Poverty27.3% ▲ 173% above avg
College Grads11.3% ▼ 71% below avg
Unemployment18.5% ▲ 279% above avg
HS Graduate137 (53.3%)
Some College13 (5.1%)
Associates78 (30.4%)
Bachelors15 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree14 (5.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 53.3%Some College: 5.1%Associates: 30.4%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 5.4%Edu
HS Grad53.3%
Some College5.1%
Associates30.4%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate5.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.9%Renter: 6.1%Tenure
Owner93.9%
Renter6.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
49%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,125 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$50,400 ▼ 82% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units109
Vacant Units10

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
28%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
62%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
37%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
75%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
61%
About Lorraine, KS

Lorraine is a city in Kansas, located in Ellsworth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 334 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Lorraine is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,125 is below the national average. Approximately 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Lorraine is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $50,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lorraine is less-educated. 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lorraine
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67459 334 $63,125 $50,400 18.5% 11.3% 93.9%