City

Paola, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Miami County  ·  Kansas

👥12,425Population
💰$82,042Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$261,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓40.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.5%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.9%
Asian0.6%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty4.3% ▼ 57% below avg
College Grads40.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.3%)
HS Graduate2,712 (32.3%)
Some College952 (11.3%)
Associates1,350 (16.1%)
Bachelors749 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree2,620 (31.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 31.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College11.3%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate31.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,042 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$261,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,068/mo
Total Housing Units5,415
Vacant Units226

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Paola, KS

Paola is a city in Kansas, located in Miami County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,425 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Paola is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,042 is near the national average. Approximately 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Paola is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $261,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,068 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Paola is well-educated. 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.77%).

Paola, KS offers residents above-average earning potential within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Paola
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66071 12,425 $82,042 $261,400 $1,068 2.7% 40.1% 78.6%