City

Seneca, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Nemaha County  ·  Kansas

👥3,577Population
💰$77,076Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$252,900Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓41.9%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Hispanic: 3%Black: 0.1%Other: 0.7%Race
White95.4%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.1%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
23%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads41.9% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.4%)
HS Graduate846 (38.5%)
Some College130 (5.9%)
Associates292 (13.3%)
Bachelors170 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree749 (34.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 38.5%Some College: 5.9%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 34.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad38.5%
Some College5.9%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate34.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,076 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$252,900 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$696/mo
Total Housing Units1,506
Vacant Units135

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
63%
About Seneca, KS

Seneca is a city in Kansas, located in Nemaha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,577 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Seneca is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,076 is near the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Seneca is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $252,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $696 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Seneca is well-educated. 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Seneca
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66538 3,577 $77,076 $252,900 $696 1.3% 41.9% 79.6%