City

Peru, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Chautauqua County  ·  Kansas

👥325Population
💰$52,850Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂60.7Median Age
🏠$49,800Median Home Value▼ 82% below avg
🎓18.7%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.9% Female 43.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Other: 11.1%Race
White88.0%
Other11.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
7%
18–24
11%
25–44
13%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads18.7% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 46% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (1%)
HS Graduate83 (39.7%)
Some College24 (11.5%)
Associates61 (29.2%)
Bachelors20 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree19 (9.1%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 39.7%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 29.2%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 9.1%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad39.7%
Some College11.5%
Associates29.2%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate9.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.3%Renter: 6.7%Tenure
Owner93.3%
Renter6.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
50%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
4%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,850 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$49,800 ▼ 82% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units186
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
75%
About Peru, KS

Peru is a city in Kansas, located in Chautauqua County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 325 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.7 years.

Economically, Peru is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,850 is below the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Peru is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $49,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Peru is less-educated. 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Peru
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67360 325 $52,850 $49,800 7.1% 18.7% 93.3%