City

Strong City, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Chase County  ·  Kansas

👥599Population
💰$56,000Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$107,500Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓23.1%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 3.7%Other: 3.2%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic3.7%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
19%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.01
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads23.1% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 85% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate170 (41.8%)
Some College68 (16.7%)
Associates74 (18.2%)
Bachelors18 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree76 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad41.8%
Some College16.7%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.1%Renter: 31.9%Tenure
Owner68.1%
Renter31.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,000 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$107,500 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$456/mo
Total Housing Units365
Vacant Units67

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
58%
About Strong City, KS

Strong City is a city in Kansas, located in Chase County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 599 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Strong City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,000 is below the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Strong City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $456 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Strong City is less-educated. 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Strong City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66869 599 $56,000 $107,500 $456 0.7% 23.1% 68.1%