City

Sedan, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Chautauqua County  ·  Kansas

👥1,797Population
💰$53,295Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$65,800Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 21% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.5%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.8%Other: 9.1%Race
White84.5%
Hispanic3.8%
Black1.1%
Asian0.8%
Other9.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty18.0% ▲ 80% above avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 21% above avg
No HS Diploma34 (3%)
HS Graduate451 (39.5%)
Some College152 (13.3%)
Associates178 (15.6%)
Bachelors117 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree209 (18.3%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad39.5%
Some College13.3%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
46%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,295 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$65,800 ▼ 76% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$728/mo
Total Housing Units1,016
Vacant Units317

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
62%
About Sedan, KS

Sedan is a city in Kansas, located in Chautauqua County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,797 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Sedan is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,295 is below the national average. Approximately 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Sedan is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $65,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $728 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sedan is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sedan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67361 1,797 $53,295 $65,800 $728 5.9% 28.6% 83.0%