City

Smith Center, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Smith County  ·  Kansas

👥2,003Population
💰$55,156Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$107,200Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.9%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.5%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3.7%Race
White91.9%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.5%
Asian1.2%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
20%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.3%)
HS Graduate572 (40.3%)
Some College201 (14.2%)
Associates126 (8.9%)
Bachelors209 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree306 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 40.3%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad40.3%
Some College14.2%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,156 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$107,200 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$646/mo
Total Housing Units1,001
Vacant Units168

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
80%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
58%
About Smith Center, KS

Smith Center is a city in Kansas, located in Smith County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,003 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Smith Center is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,156 is below the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Smith Center is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $646 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Smith Center is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Smith Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66967 2,003 $55,156 $107,200 $646 2.7% 36.3% 80.0%