City

Wathena, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Doniphan County  ·  Kansas

👥2,513Population
💰$84,103Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂46.2Median Age
🏠$130,800Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 0.1%Other: 2.3%Race
White94.8%
Hispanic2.8%
Black0.1%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
3%
25–44
24%
45–64
32%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 87% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.2%)
HS Graduate653 (37.2%)
Some College179 (10.2%)
Associates355 (20.2%)
Bachelors197 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree369 (21%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 20.2%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad37.2%
Some College10.2%
Associates20.2%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,103 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$130,800 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$817/mo
Total Housing Units1,265
Vacant Units279

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Wathena, KS

Wathena is a city in Kansas, located in Doniphan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,513 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.2 years.

Economically, Wathena is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,103 is near the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wathena is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $817 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wathena is moderately educated. 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wathena
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66090 2,513 $84,103 $130,800 $817 0.7% 32.2% 84.3%