City

Silver Lake, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Shawnee County  ·  Kansas

👥2,723Population
💰$81,875Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$212,200Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓44.6%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 94% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 3.8%Other: 1%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic3.8%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty4.3% ▼ 57% below avg
College Grads44.6% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 94% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate568 (30.4%)
Some College231 (12.3%)
Associates235 (12.6%)
Bachelors210 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree625 (33.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 30.4%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 33.4%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad30.4%
Some College12.3%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate33.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,875 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$212,200 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$861/mo
Total Housing Units1,207
Vacant Units23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
61%
About Silver Lake, KS

Silver Lake is a city in Kansas, located in Shawnee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,723 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Silver Lake is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,875 is near the national average. Approximately 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Silver Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $212,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $861 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Silver Lake is well-educated. 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Silver Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66539 2,723 $81,875 $212,200 $861 0.3% 44.6% 83.2%