City

Meriden, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Kansas

👥3,476Population
💰$75,497Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$183,400Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.1%Hispanic: 3.8%Asian: 0%Other: 3.7%Race
White92.1%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian0.0%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.9%)
HS Graduate845 (38.2%)
Some College335 (15.2%)
Associates315 (14.3%)
Bachelors225 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree471 (21.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad38.2%
Some College15.2%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.5%Renter: 18.5%Tenure
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,497 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$183,400 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$975/mo
Total Housing Units1,360
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Meriden, KS

Meriden is a city in Kansas, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,476 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Meriden is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,497 is near the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Meriden is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $975 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Meriden is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Meriden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66512 3,476 $75,497 $183,400 $975 3.9% 31.5% 81.5%