City

Sharon Springs, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Wallace County  ·  Kansas

👥1,059Population
💰$57,361Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$93,600Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓37.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Hispanic: 6.7%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.4%Race
White88.5%
Hispanic6.7%
Black0.8%
Asian0.7%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads37.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
HS Graduate213 (32.3%)
Some College73 (11.1%)
Associates124 (18.8%)
Bachelors109 (16.5%)
Graduate Degree140 (21.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 16.5%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
HS Grad32.3%
Some College11.1%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors16.5%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75%Renter: 25.1%Tenure
Owner75.0%
Renter25.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,361 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$93,600 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$512/mo
Total Housing Units541
Vacant Units62

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
63%
About Sharon Springs, KS

Sharon Springs is a city in Kansas, located in Wallace County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,059 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Sharon Springs is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,361 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sharon Springs is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $93,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $512 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sharon Springs is moderately educated. 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sharon Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67758 1,059 $57,361 $93,600 $512 1.2% 37.8% 75.0%