City

Washington, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Kansas

👥1,435Population
💰$56,731Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂50.4Median Age
🏠$111,600Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓30.9%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.1%Hispanic: 6.4%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.2%Race
White91.1%
Hispanic6.4%
Black0.1%
Asian0.2%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
3%
25–44
18%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads30.9% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.9%)
HS Graduate428 (40.5%)
Some College154 (14.6%)
Associates138 (13.1%)
Bachelors115 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree211 (20%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 40.5%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad40.5%
Some College14.6%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,731 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$111,600 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$517/mo
Total Housing Units771
Vacant Units81

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
61%
About Washington, KS

Washington is a city in Kansas, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,435 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.4 years.

Economically, Washington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,731 is below the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Washington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $517 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Washington is moderately educated. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Washington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66968 1,435 $56,731 $111,600 $517 1.7% 30.9% 79.7%