City

Otis, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Rush County  ·  Kansas

👥469Population
💰$57,500Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂34.4Median Age
🏠$63,800Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓26.6%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.4% Female 55.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Hispanic: 6.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White91.5%
Hispanic6.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
24%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
19%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.09
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads26.6% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
HS Graduate111 (46.1%)
Some College38 (15.8%)
Associates28 (11.6%)
Bachelors50 (20.7%)
Graduate Degree14 (5.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.1%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 20.7%Graduate: 5.8%Edu
HS Grad46.1%
Some College15.8%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors20.7%
Graduate5.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.1%Renter: 7.9%Tenure
Owner92.1%
Renter7.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
44%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,500 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$63,800 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$950/mo
Total Housing Units200
Vacant Units48

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
71%
About Otis, KS

Otis is a city in Kansas, located in Rush County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 469 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.4 years.

Economically, Otis is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,500 is below the national average. Approximately 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Otis is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $63,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $950 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Otis is moderately educated. 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Otis
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67565 469 $57,500 $63,800 $950 2.5% 26.6% 92.1%