City

West Mineral, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Cherokee County  ·  Kansas

👥165Population
💰$42,500Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂46.6Median Age
🏠$38,000Median Home Value▼ 86% below avg
🎓12.9%College Grads▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.8% Female 38.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.9%Hispanic: 5.5%Other: 20.6%Race
White73.9%
Hispanic5.5%
Other20.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads12.9% ▼ 67% below avg
HS Graduate38 (32.8%)
Some College18 (15.5%)
Associates45 (38.8%)
Bachelors10 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree5 (4.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 38.8%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 4.3%Edu
HS Grad32.8%
Some College15.5%
Associates38.8%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate4.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.5%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
67%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
2%
$200k–$300k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,500 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$38,000 ▼ 86% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,300/mo
Total Housing Units92
Vacant Units24

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
66%
About West Mineral, KS

West Mineral is a city in Kansas, located in Cherokee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 165 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.6 years.

Economically, West Mineral is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,500 is below the national average. Approximately 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in West Mineral is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $38,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,300 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Mineral is less-educated. 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (73.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Mineral
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66782 165 $42,500 $38,000 $1,300 0.0% 12.9% 76.5%