City

Wamego, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Pottawatomie County  ·  Kansas

👥8,387Population
💰$90,982Median HH Income▲ 19% above avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$196,000Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓51.1%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.1%Hispanic: 8.2%Black: 1.8%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.1%Race
White86.1%
Hispanic8.2%
Black1.8%
Asian0.1%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
24%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty3.0% ▼ 70% below avg
College Grads51.1% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.1%)
HS Graduate975 (19.1%)
Some College600 (11.8%)
Associates914 (17.9%)
Bachelors704 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree1,898 (37.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 19.1%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 37.2%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad19.1%
Some College11.8%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate37.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.6%Renter: 14.4%Tenure
Owner85.6%
Renter14.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,982 ▲ 19% above avg
Median Home Value$196,000 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,059/mo
Total Housing Units3,419
Vacant Units421

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
62%
About Wamego, KS

Wamego is a city in Kansas, located in Pottawatomie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,387 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, Wamego is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,982 is above the national average. Approximately 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wamego is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $196,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,059 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wamego is well-educated. 51.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wamego
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66547 8,387 $90,982 $196,000 $1,059 0.9% 51.1% 85.6%