City

Oswego, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Labette County  ·  Kansas

👥2,693Population
💰$55,833Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$86,400Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓32.5%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.6%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 1.4%Other: 5.2%Race
White88.6%
Hispanic3.8%
Black1.4%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
22%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
20%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads32.5% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 36% above avg
No HS Diploma31 (1.9%)
HS Graduate466 (29.2%)
Some College211 (13.2%)
Associates370 (23.2%)
Bachelors268 (16.8%)
Graduate Degree252 (15.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 29.2%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 23.2%Bachelors: 16.8%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad29.2%
Some College13.2%
Associates23.2%
Bachelors16.8%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.6%Renter: 28.4%Tenure
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
47%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,833 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$86,400 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$695/mo
Total Housing Units1,139
Vacant Units159

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
59%
About Oswego, KS

Oswego is a city in Kansas, located in Labette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,693 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Oswego is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,833 is below the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Oswego is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $86,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $695 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oswego is moderately educated. 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oswego
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67356 2,693 $55,833 $86,400 $695 6.7% 32.5% 71.6%