City

Peabody, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  Kansas

👥1,714Population
💰$56,385Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$96,500Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓31.2%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 0.4%Other: 1.8%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic4.5%
Black0.4%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
23%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads31.2% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.4%)
HS Graduate383 (35.7%)
Some College142 (13.2%)
Associates210 (19.6%)
Bachelors104 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree231 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad35.7%
Some College13.2%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,385 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$96,500 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$830/mo
Total Housing Units754
Vacant Units128

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
68%
About Peabody, KS

Peabody is a city in Kansas, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,714 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Peabody is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,385 is below the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Peabody is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $96,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $830 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Peabody is moderately educated. 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Peabody
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66866 1,714 $56,385 $96,500 $830 3.2% 31.2% 76.2%