City

Norcatur, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Decatur County  ·  Kansas

👥270Population
💰$70,625Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.3Median Age
🏠$85,000Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓48.3%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.9% Female 44.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.6%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 4.1%Other: 7.8%Race
White82.6%
Hispanic3.7%
Black4.1%
Other7.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty19.3% ▲ 93% above avg
College Grads48.3% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (1.1%)
HS Graduate23 (12.9%)
Some College36 (20.2%)
Associates31 (17.4%)
Bachelors39 (21.9%)
Graduate Degree47 (26.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 12.9%Some College: 20.2%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 21.9%Graduate: 26.4%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad12.9%
Some College20.2%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors21.9%
Graduate26.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68%Renter: 32%Tenure
Owner68.0%
Renter32.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
53%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,625 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$85,000 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$778/mo
Total Housing Units148
Vacant Units23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
52%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
37%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
71%
About Norcatur, KS

Norcatur is a city in Kansas, located in Decatur County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 270 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.3 years.

Economically, Norcatur is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,625 is near the national average. Approximately 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Norcatur is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $778 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Norcatur is well-educated. 48.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Norcatur
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67653 270 $70,625 $85,000 $778 2.1% 48.3% 68.0%