City

Palco, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Rooks County  ·  Kansas

👥303Population
💰$60,341Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂50.2Median Age
🏠$100,700Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓53.3%College Grads▲ 38% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 5.6%Other: 4.6%Race
White88.5%
Hispanic1.3%
Black5.6%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
17%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads53.3% ▲ 38% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
HS Graduate43 (20.5%)
Some College26 (12.4%)
Associates29 (13.8%)
Bachelors40 (19%)
Graduate Degree72 (34.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 20.5%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 19%Graduate: 34.3%Edu
HS Grad20.5%
Some College12.4%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors19.0%
Graduate34.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.1%Renter: 14%Tenure
Owner86.1%
Renter14.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,341 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$100,700 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$625/mo
Total Housing Units208
Vacant Units79

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
59%
About Palco, KS

Palco is a city in Kansas, located in Rooks County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 303 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.2 years.

Economically, Palco is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,341 is below the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Palco is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $100,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $625 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palco is well-educated. 53.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Palco
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67657 303 $60,341 $100,700 $625 2.4% 53.3% 86.1%