City

Sylvan Grove, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Kansas

👥738Population
💰$52,661Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂48.2Median Age
🏠$115,500Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓41.8%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.4%Hispanic: 1.4%Asian: 0.3%Race
White98.4%
Hispanic1.4%
Asian0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
14%
45–64
32%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads41.8% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 46% below avg
HS Graduate81 (16.3%)
Some College47 (9.4%)
Associates162 (32.5%)
Bachelors86 (17.3%)
Graduate Degree122 (24.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 16.3%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 32.5%Bachelors: 17.3%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
HS Grad16.3%
Some College9.4%
Associates32.5%
Bachelors17.3%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.5%Renter: 20.5%Tenure
Owner79.5%
Renter20.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,661 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$115,500 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$635/mo
Total Housing Units411
Vacant Units113

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
79%
About Sylvan Grove, KS

Sylvan Grove is a city in Kansas, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 738 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.2 years.

Economically, Sylvan Grove is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,661 is below the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sylvan Grove is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $635 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sylvan Grove is well-educated. 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sylvan Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67481 738 $52,661 $115,500 $635 2.6% 41.8% 79.5%