City

Ness City, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Ness County  ·  Kansas

👥1,394Population
💰$77,917Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$107,300Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓37.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 90% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.4%Hispanic: 12.6%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 5.7%Race
White81.4%
Hispanic12.6%
Black0.1%
Asian0.4%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
32%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads37.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 90% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.6%)
HS Graduate302 (34.1%)
Some College101 (11.4%)
Associates144 (16.3%)
Bachelors55 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree279 (31.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 31.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad34.1%
Some College11.4%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate31.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,917 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$107,300 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$708/mo
Total Housing Units685
Vacant Units108

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
70%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
59%
About Ness City, KS

Ness City is a city in Kansas, located in Ness County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,394 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Ness City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,917 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ness City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $708 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ness City is moderately educated. 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ness City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67560 1,394 $77,917 $107,300 $708 0.5% 37.7% 79.9%