City

Riverton, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Cherokee County  ·  Kansas

👥860Population
💰$85,750Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$131,500Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓35.4%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.2%Other: 2.7%Race
White96.2%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
17%
25–44
18%
45–64
37%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.08
Below Poverty2.6% ▼ 74% below avg
College Grads35.4% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
HS Graduate290 (46.2%)
Some College68 (10.8%)
Associates48 (7.6%)
Bachelors86 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree136 (21.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.2%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 7.6%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
HS Grad46.2%
Some College10.8%
Associates7.6%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.7%Renter: 13.3%Tenure
Owner86.7%
Renter13.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
56%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,750 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$131,500 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$668/mo
Total Housing Units323
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
52%
About Riverton, KS

Riverton is a city in Kansas, located in Cherokee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 860 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.5 years.

Economically, Riverton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,750 is near the national average. Approximately 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Riverton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $131,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $668 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Riverton is moderately educated. 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Riverton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66770 860 $85,750 $131,500 $668 2.1% 35.4% 86.7%