City

Waverly, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Coffey County  ·  Kansas

👥1,257Population
💰$61,818Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$123,800Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓30.0%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 57% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 45.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Hispanic: 1.2%Other: 1.5%Race
White97.3%
Hispanic1.2%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
33%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads30.0% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 57% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.6%)
HS Graduate324 (36.9%)
Some College140 (15.9%)
Associates146 (16.6%)
Bachelors93 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree171 (19.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College15.9%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.8%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,818 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$123,800 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$906/mo
Total Housing Units553
Vacant Units45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
65%
About Waverly, KS

Waverly is a city in Kansas, located in Coffey County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,257 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

Economically, Waverly is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,818 is below the national average. Approximately 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Waverly is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $906 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waverly is moderately educated. 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waverly
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66871 1,257 $61,818 $123,800 $906 7.7% 30.0% 84.3%