City

Vassar, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Osage County  ·  Kansas

👥995Population
💰$73,750Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$167,000Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 1.9%Other: 5.7%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic1.9%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
33%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
HS Graduate187 (26.5%)
Some College136 (19.3%)
Associates123 (17.4%)
Bachelors103 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree156 (22.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.5%Some College: 19.3%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
HS Grad26.5%
Some College19.3%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.2%Renter: 17.8%Tenure
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,750 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$167,000 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,118/mo
Total Housing Units461
Vacant Units40

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
51%
About Vassar, KS

Vassar is a city in Kansas, located in Osage County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 995 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Vassar is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,750 is near the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Vassar is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,118 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vassar is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vassar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66543 995 $73,750 $167,000 $1,118 3.0% 36.7% 82.2%