City

Valley Falls, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Kansas

👥2,723Population
💰$73,125Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$186,700Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 0.8%Other: 3.1%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic3.2%
Black0.8%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty3.8% ▼ 63% below avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
HS Graduate607 (32%)
Some College258 (13.6%)
Associates370 (19.5%)
Bachelors238 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree423 (22.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 32%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
HS Grad32.0%
Some College13.6%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.6%Renter: 29.4%Tenure
Owner70.6%
Renter29.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,125 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$186,700 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$738/mo
Total Housing Units1,210
Vacant Units121

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
64%
About Valley Falls, KS

Valley Falls is a city in Kansas, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,723 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Valley Falls is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,125 is near the national average. Approximately 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Valley Falls is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $186,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $738 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Valley Falls is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Valley Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66088 2,723 $73,125 $186,700 $738 2.7% 34.9% 70.6%