City

Montezuma, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Gray County  ·  Kansas

👥1,566Population
💰$68,194Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$171,900Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓42.7%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.7%Hispanic: 11.1%Other: 1%Race
White87.7%
Hispanic11.1%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
21%
18–24
11%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads42.7% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (3.2%)
HS Graduate156 (26.3%)
Some College81 (13.7%)
Associates84 (14.2%)
Bachelors50 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree203 (34.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 26.3%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 34.2%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad26.3%
Some College13.7%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate34.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.5%Renter: 14.5%Tenure
Owner85.5%
Renter14.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,194 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$171,900 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$798/mo
Total Housing Units613
Vacant Units54

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Montezuma, KS

Montezuma is a city in Kansas, located in Gray County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,566 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Montezuma is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,194 is near the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Montezuma is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $171,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $798 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Montezuma is well-educated. 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Montezuma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67867 1,566 $68,194 $171,900 $798 1.7% 42.7% 85.5%