City

Powhattan, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Brown County  ·  Kansas

👥196Population
💰$55,536Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂36.6Median Age
🏠$64,200Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓35.7%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 39% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.6% Female 44.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Race
White95.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
27%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
17%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty25.5% ▲ 155% above avg
College Grads35.7% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 39% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.9%)
HS Graduate49 (43.8%)
Some College9 (8%)
Associates13 (11.6%)
Bachelors13 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree27 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 43.8%Some College: 8%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad43.8%
Some College8.0%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69%Renter: 31%Tenure
Owner69.0%
Renter31.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
38%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
17%
$200k–$300k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,536 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$64,200 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$800/mo
Total Housing Units86
Vacant Units15

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
22%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
61%
About Powhattan, KS

Powhattan is a city in Kansas, located in Brown County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 196 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.6 years.

Economically, Powhattan is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,536 is below the national average. Approximately 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Powhattan is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $64,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $800 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Powhattan is moderately educated. 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Powhattan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66527 196 $55,536 $64,200 $800 6.8% 35.7% 69.0%