City

Thayer, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Neosho County  ·  Kansas

👥1,457Population
💰$55,136Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$122,600Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓35.8%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.2%Hispanic: 5.8%Other: 5.8%Race
White88.2%
Hispanic5.8%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty24.7% ▲ 147% above avg
College Grads35.8% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (2.2%)
HS Graduate282 (32%)
Some College114 (12.9%)
Associates151 (17.1%)
Bachelors83 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree232 (26.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 26.3%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College12.9%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate26.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,136 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$122,600 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,047/mo
Total Housing Units621
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
64%
About Thayer, KS

Thayer is a city in Kansas, located in Neosho County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,457 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Thayer is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,136 is below the national average. Approximately 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Thayer is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,047 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thayer is moderately educated. 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thayer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66776 1,457 $55,136 $122,600 $1,047 2.8% 35.8% 84.5%