City

Nickerson, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Reno County  ·  Kansas

👥1,569Population
💰$52,188Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂35.3Median Age
🏠$77,800Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓38.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 0.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 5.9%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic0.8%
Asian0.3%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads38.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate252 (26.8%)
Some College227 (24.2%)
Associates97 (10.3%)
Bachelors166 (17.7%)
Graduate Degree195 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 24.2%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 17.7%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad26.8%
Some College24.2%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors17.7%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71%Renter: 29%Tenure
Owner71.0%
Renter29.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,188 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$77,800 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$822/mo
Total Housing Units695
Vacant Units95

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
66%
About Nickerson, KS

Nickerson is a city in Kansas, located in Reno County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,569 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.3 years.

Economically, Nickerson is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,188 is below the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Nickerson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $77,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $822 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nickerson is moderately educated. 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nickerson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67561 1,569 $52,188 $77,800 $822 3.7% 38.5% 71.0%