City

Ottawa, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Kansas

👥16,146Population
💰$70,653Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$175,600Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓37.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.1%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.8%Other: 4.2%Race
White89.1%
Hispanic4.4%
Black0.9%
Asian0.8%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 48% below avg
No HS Diploma77 (0.8%)
HS Graduate3,429 (33.6%)
Some College1,143 (11.2%)
Associates1,794 (17.6%)
Bachelors788 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree2,989 (29.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 33.6%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 29.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad33.6%
Some College11.2%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate29.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.8%Renter: 33.2%Tenure
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,653 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$175,600 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$957/mo
Total Housing Units7,090
Vacant Units595

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Ottawa, KS

Ottawa is a city in Kansas, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,146 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Ottawa is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,653 is near the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ottawa is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $957 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ottawa is moderately educated. 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ottawa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66067 16,146 $70,653 $175,600 $957 2.6% 37.0% 66.8%