City

Sylvia, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Reno County  ·  Kansas

👥340Population
💰$58,750Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$64,500Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓18.5%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.8% Female 38.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 3.2%Other: 0.3%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic3.2%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
11%
25–44
20%
45–64
35%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads18.5% ▼ 52% below avg
HS Graduate77 (32.4%)
Some College65 (27.3%)
Associates52 (21.8%)
Bachelors24 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree20 (8.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.4%Some College: 27.3%Associates: 21.8%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 8.4%Edu
HS Grad32.4%
Some College27.3%
Associates21.8%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate8.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 98.1%Renter: 1.9%Tenure
Owner98.1%
Renter1.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
42%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,750 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$64,500 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units248
Vacant Units93

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
23%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
64%
About Sylvia, KS

Sylvia is a city in Kansas, located in Reno County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 340 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Sylvia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,750 is below the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Sylvia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $64,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 98.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sylvia is less-educated. 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sylvia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67581 340 $58,750 $64,500 0.0% 18.5% 98.1%