City

Ransom, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Ness County  ·  Kansas

👥403Population
💰$56,250Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂63.8Median Age
🏠$64,500Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓24.8%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 0.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian0.5%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
10%
18–24
8%
25–44
9%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.96
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads24.8% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
HS Graduate143 (45.4%)
Some College46 (14.6%)
Associates48 (15.2%)
Bachelors18 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree60 (19%)

Education

HS Grad: 45.4%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 19%Edu
HS Grad45.4%
Some College14.6%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.7%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,250 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$64,500 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$625/mo
Total Housing Units264
Vacant Units68

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
13%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
57%
About Ransom, KS

Ransom is a city in Kansas, located in Ness County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 403 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 63.8 years.

Economically, Ransom is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,250 is below the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ransom is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $64,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $625 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ransom is less-educated. 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ransom
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67572 403 $56,250 $64,500 $625 2.0% 24.8% 84.7%