City

Reading, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Lyon County  ·  Kansas

👥671Population
💰$99,583Median HH Income▲ 31% above avg
🎂48.6Median Age
🎓27.9%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Hispanic: 0.3%Other: 3.1%Race
White96.6%
Hispanic0.3%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
16%
45–64
37%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty4.8% ▼ 52% below avg
College Grads27.9% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
HS Graduate128 (28.4%)
Some College85 (18.8%)
Associates112 (24.8%)
Bachelors16 (3.5%)
Graduate Degree110 (24.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.4%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 24.8%Bachelors: 3.5%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
HS Grad28.4%
Some College18.8%
Associates24.8%
Bachelors3.5%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.5%Renter: 10.5%Tenure
Owner89.5%
Renter10.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$99,583 ▲ 31% above avg
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units267

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
70%
About Reading, KS

Reading is a city in Kansas, located in Lyon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 671 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.6 years.

Economically, Reading is a middle-income community. The median household income of $99,583 is above the national average. Approximately 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The population of Reading is moderately educated. 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.57%).

Reading, KS offers residents above-average earning potential within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Reading
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66868 671 $99,583 — $850 0.9% 27.9% 89.5%

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