City

Ulysses, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Grant County  ·  Kansas

👥7,316Population
💰$73,229Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂33.2Median Age
🏠$145,600Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓36.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.7% Female 43.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.1%Hispanic: 52.6%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.7%Race
White44.1%
Hispanic52.6%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
22%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.99
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads36.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma263 (6.7%)
HS Graduate1,267 (32.1%)
Some College521 (13.2%)
Associates437 (11.1%)
Bachelors310 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree1,143 (29%)

Education

No HS: 6.7%HS Grad: 32.1%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 29%Edu
No HS6.7%
HS Grad32.1%
Some College13.2%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate29.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.3%Renter: 26.7%Tenure
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,229 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$145,600 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$704/mo
Total Housing Units2,980
Vacant Units551

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
53%
About Ulysses, KS

Ulysses is a city in Kansas, located in Grant County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,316 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.2 years.

Economically, Ulysses is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,229 is near the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ulysses is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $704 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ulysses is moderately educated. 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (52.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ulysses
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67880 7,316 $73,229 $145,600 $704 2.4% 36.9% 73.3%