City

Riley, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Riley County  ·  Kansas

👥1,348Population
💰$76,607Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$195,900Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓51.8%College Grads▲ 34% above avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 2.1%Other: 3.4%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic2.1%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty1.3% ▼ 87% below avg
College Grads51.8% ▲ 34% above avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
HS Graduate147 (15.9%)
Some College100 (10.8%)
Associates198 (21.5%)
Bachelors142 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree336 (36.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 15.9%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 21.5%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 36.4%Edu
HS Grad15.9%
Some College10.8%
Associates21.5%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate36.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.1%Renter: 5.9%Tenure
Owner94.1%
Renter5.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,607 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$195,900 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,301/mo
Total Housing Units612
Vacant Units85

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
62%
About Riley, KS

Riley is a city in Kansas, located in Riley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,348 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Riley is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,607 is near the national average. Approximately 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Riley is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $195,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,301 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Riley is well-educated. 51.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Riley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66531 1,348 $76,607 $195,900 $1,301 1.2% 51.8% 94.1%