City

Oberlin, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Decatur County  ·  Kansas

👥2,152Population
💰$50,906Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂48.3Median Age
🏠$77,500Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓41.9%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.7%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic4.7%
Black1.4%
Asian0.4%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
0%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.96
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads41.9% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.7%)
HS Graduate473 (29.4%)
Some College164 (10.2%)
Associates288 (17.9%)
Bachelors197 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree477 (29.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 29.6%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad29.4%
Some College10.2%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate29.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.3%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,906 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$77,500 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$681/mo
Total Housing Units1,243
Vacant Units172

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
59%
About Oberlin, KS

Oberlin is a city in Kansas, located in Decatur County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,152 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.3 years.

Economically, Oberlin is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,906 is below the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Oberlin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $77,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $681 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oberlin is well-educated. 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oberlin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67749 2,152 $50,906 $77,500 $681 3.8% 41.9% 77.3%