City

Scandia, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Republic County  ·  Kansas

👥620Population
💰$48,929Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$97,200Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓59.3%College Grads▲ 53% above avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.4%Black: 0.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White97.4%
Black0.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
1%
25–44
31%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty27.6% ▲ 176% above avg
College Grads59.3% ▲ 53% above avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
HS Graduate72 (16.7%)
Some College61 (14.2%)
Associates42 (9.8%)
Bachelors112 (26%)
Graduate Degree143 (33.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 16.7%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 26%Graduate: 33.3%Edu
HS Grad16.7%
Some College14.2%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors26.0%
Graduate33.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.3%Renter: 33.7%Tenure
Owner66.3%
Renter33.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,929 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$97,200 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$670/mo
Total Housing Units321
Vacant Units75

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
70%
About Scandia, KS

Scandia is a city in Kansas, located in Republic County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 620 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Scandia is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,929 is below the national average. Approximately 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Scandia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $97,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $670 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scandia is well-educated. 59.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Scandia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66966 620 $48,929 $97,200 $670 1.3% 59.3% 66.3%