City

Onaga, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Pottawatomie County  ·  Kansas

👥1,444Population
💰$54,779Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂50.0Median Age
🏠$181,800Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓40.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90%Hispanic: 2.9%Asian: 1.5%Other: 5.2%Race
White90.0%
Hispanic2.9%
Asian1.5%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads40.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
HS Graduate381 (38.2%)
Some College123 (12.3%)
Associates94 (9.4%)
Bachelors97 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree303 (30.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 9.4%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 30.4%Edu
HS Grad38.2%
Some College12.3%
Associates9.4%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate30.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.4%Renter: 34.7%Tenure
Owner65.4%
Renter34.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,779 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$181,800 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$882/mo
Total Housing Units631
Vacant Units100

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
63%
About Onaga, KS

Onaga is a city in Kansas, located in Pottawatomie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,444 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50 years.

Economically, Onaga is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,779 is below the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Onaga is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $882 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Onaga is well-educated. 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Onaga
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66521 1,444 $54,779 $181,800 $882 1.1% 40.1% 65.4%