City

Wellington, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Sumner County  ·  Kansas

👥9,199Population
💰$50,836Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$105,100Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓34.6%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.9%Hispanic: 8.4%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 5.7%Race
White81.9%
Hispanic8.4%
Black1.5%
Asian0.5%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads34.6% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 29% above avg
No HS Diploma28 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,888 (33.4%)
Some College995 (17.6%)
Associates790 (14%)
Bachelors608 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree1,346 (23.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 23.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College17.6%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate23.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.6%Renter: 32.4%Tenure
Owner67.6%
Renter32.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,836 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$105,100 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$814/mo
Total Housing Units4,288
Vacant Units709

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Wellington, KS

Wellington is a city in Kansas, located in Sumner County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,199 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Wellington is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,836 is below the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Wellington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $814 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wellington is moderately educated. 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wellington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67152 9,199 $50,836 $105,100 $814 6.3% 34.6% 67.6%