City

Waterville, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Marshall County  ·  Kansas

👥924Population
💰$75,046Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$101,100Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓36.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 92% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.5% Female 57.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90%Hispanic: 5.5%Other: 4.4%Race
White90.0%
Hispanic5.5%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty4.3% ▼ 57% below avg
College Grads36.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 92% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (3%)
HS Graduate192 (32.2%)
Some College64 (10.7%)
Associates102 (17.1%)
Bachelors121 (20.3%)
Graduate Degree99 (16.6%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 32.2%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 20.3%Graduate: 16.6%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad32.2%
Some College10.7%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors20.3%
Graduate16.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.8%Renter: 14.2%Tenure
Owner85.8%
Renter14.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,046 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$101,100 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$917/mo
Total Housing Units473
Vacant Units79

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
64%
About Waterville, KS

Waterville is a city in Kansas, located in Marshall County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 924 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Waterville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,046 is near the national average. Approximately 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Waterville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $917 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waterville is moderately educated. 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waterville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66548 924 $75,046 $101,100 $917 0.4% 36.9% 85.8%