City

Parsons, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Labette County  ·  Kansas

👥11,786Population
💰$55,791Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$101,700Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 5.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 5.1%Race
White81.0%
Hispanic6.8%
Black5.1%
Asian0.1%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty16.9% ▲ 69% above avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma160 (2.1%)
HS Graduate2,135 (27.5%)
Some College1,349 (17.4%)
Associates1,302 (16.8%)
Bachelors912 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree1,907 (24.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 27.5%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 24.6%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad27.5%
Some College17.4%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate24.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.2%Renter: 28.8%Tenure
Owner71.2%
Renter28.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,791 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$101,700 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$743/mo
Total Housing Units5,887
Vacant Units956

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
76%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
60%
About Parsons, KS

Parsons is a city in Kansas, located in Labette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,786 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Parsons is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,791 is below the national average. Approximately 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Parsons is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $743 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Parsons is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Parsons
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67357 11,786 $55,791 $101,700 $743 2.0% 36.3% 71.2%