City

Plainville, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Rooks County  ·  Kansas

👥2,449Population
💰$70,139Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$89,100Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓49.0%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 3.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.9%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic2.9%
Black3.6%
Asian0.4%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads49.0% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
HS Graduate443 (28.1%)
Some College194 (12.3%)
Associates166 (10.5%)
Bachelors284 (18%)
Graduate Degree488 (31%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.1%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 18%Graduate: 31%Edu
HS Grad28.1%
Some College12.3%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors18.0%
Graduate31.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.6%Renter: 28.4%Tenure
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,139 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$89,100 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$768/mo
Total Housing Units1,187
Vacant Units155

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
58%
About Plainville, KS

Plainville is a city in Kansas, located in Rooks County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,449 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Plainville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,139 is near the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Plainville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $768 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Plainville is well-educated. 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Plainville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67663 2,449 $70,139 $89,100 $768 3.5% 49.0% 71.6%