City

Newton, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Harvey County  ·  Kansas

👥21,102Population
💰$68,393Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$164,900Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓43.2%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76%Hispanic: 17.5%Black: 1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.7%Race
White76.0%
Hispanic17.5%
Black1.0%
Asian0.1%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads43.2% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma120 (0.9%)
HS Graduate3,412 (25.2%)
Some College2,211 (16.3%)
Associates1,943 (14.4%)
Bachelors1,751 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree4,103 (30.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 25.2%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 30.3%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad25.2%
Some College16.3%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate30.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.9%Renter: 30.1%Tenure
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,393 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$164,900 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$909/mo
Total Housing Units9,382
Vacant Units826

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Newton, KS

Newton is a city in Kansas, located in Harvey County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 21,102 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Newton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,393 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Newton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $164,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $909 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newton is well-educated. 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Newton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67114 21,102 $68,393 $164,900 $909 4.9% 43.2% 69.9%