City

Soldier, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Kansas

👥668Population
💰$58,500Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$170,300Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓37.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.8% Female 45.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Other: 8.7%Race
White90.4%
Other8.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
21%
18–24
11%
25–44
15%
45–64
24%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads37.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
HS Graduate122 (32.7%)
Some College83 (22.3%)
Associates30 (8%)
Bachelors42 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree96 (25.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 22.3%Associates: 8%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
HS Grad32.7%
Some College22.3%
Associates8.0%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.5%Renter: 7.5%Tenure
Owner92.5%
Renter7.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,500 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$170,300 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,156/mo
Total Housing Units285
Vacant Units31

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
35%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
59%
About Soldier, KS

Soldier is a city in Kansas, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 668 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Soldier is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,500 is below the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Soldier is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,156 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Soldier is moderately educated. 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Soldier
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66540 668 $58,500 $170,300 $1,156 2.3% 37.0% 92.5%