City

Mcpherson, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  McPherson County  ·  Kansas

👥15,933Population
💰$80,091Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$211,900Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓48.2%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.4%Hispanic: 6.4%Black: 2%Asian: 1.3%Other: 2.9%Race
White87.4%
Hispanic6.4%
Black2.0%
Asian1.3%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
14%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads48.2% ▲ 24% above avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma53 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,194 (22.7%)
Some College1,399 (14.5%)
Associates1,370 (14.2%)
Bachelors1,201 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree3,463 (35.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 22.7%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 35.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad22.7%
Some College14.5%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate35.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,091 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$211,900 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$912/mo
Total Housing Units7,097
Vacant Units433

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
75%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Mcpherson, KS

Mcpherson is a city in Kansas, located in McPherson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,933 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.2 years.

Economically, Mcpherson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,091 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mcpherson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $211,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $912 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mcpherson is well-educated. 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mcpherson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67460 15,933 $80,091 $211,900 $912 1.9% 48.2% 71.4%