City

Wakarusa, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Shawnee County  ·  Kansas

👥1,182Population
💰$91,250Median HH Income▲ 20% above avg
🎂54.4Median Age
🏠$230,000Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓40.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.7% Female 44.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.2%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 8.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 5.5%Race
White84.2%
Hispanic1.5%
Black8.5%
Asian0.3%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
18%
18–24
2%
25–44
15%
45–64
38%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty2.4% ▼ 76% below avg
College Grads40.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate281 (30.9%)
Some College70 (7.7%)
Associates189 (20.8%)
Bachelors91 (10%)
Graduate Degree278 (30.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.9%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 20.8%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 30.6%Edu
HS Grad30.9%
Some College7.7%
Associates20.8%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate30.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.9%Renter: 7.1%Tenure
Owner92.9%
Renter7.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
52%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,250 ▲ 20% above avg
Median Home Value$230,000 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,031/mo
Total Housing Units514
Vacant Units24

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
68%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
61%
About Wakarusa, KS

Wakarusa is a city in Kansas, located in Shawnee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,182 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.4 years.

Economically, Wakarusa is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,250 is above the national average. Approximately 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wakarusa is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $230,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,031 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wakarusa is well-educated. 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.18%).

Wakarusa, KS offers residents above-average earning potential within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Wakarusa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66546 1,182 $91,250 $230,000 $1,031 5.0% 40.6% 92.9%