City

Walnut, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Crawford County  ·  Kansas

👥624Population
💰$80,443Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.4Median Age
🏠$154,500Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓18.9%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Other: 7.4%Race
White92.6%
Other7.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads18.9% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate182 (43%)
Some College89 (21%)
Associates71 (16.8%)
Bachelors45 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree35 (8.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 43%Some College: 21%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 8.3%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad43.0%
Some College21.0%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate8.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.6%Renter: 3.5%Tenure
Owner96.6%
Renter3.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
40%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,443 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$154,500 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$438/mo
Total Housing Units296
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Work From Home
32%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
76%
About Walnut, KS

Walnut is a city in Kansas, located in Crawford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 624 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.4 years.

Economically, Walnut is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,443 is near the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Walnut is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $438 per month. Homeownership is high at 96.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Walnut is less-educated. 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Walnut
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66780 624 $80,443 $154,500 $438 2.1% 18.9% 96.6%