City

Towanda, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Butler County  ·  Kansas

👥2,775Population
💰$74,167Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$166,700Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓44.4%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 63% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 0.9%Asian: 1.3%Other: 2.9%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic0.9%
Asian1.3%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
25%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads44.4% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 63% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.7%)
HS Graduate476 (27%)
Some College184 (10.4%)
Associates309 (17.5%)
Bachelors275 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree508 (28.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 27%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 28.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad27.0%
Some College10.4%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate28.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.1%Renter: 15%Tenure
Owner85.1%
Renter15.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,167 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$166,700 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,068/mo
Total Housing Units1,112
Vacant Units42

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
55%
About Towanda, KS

Towanda is a city in Kansas, located in Butler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,775 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Towanda is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,167 is near the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Towanda is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $166,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,068 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Towanda is well-educated. 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Towanda
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67144 2,775 $74,167 $166,700 $1,068 8.0% 44.4% 85.1%