City

Wetmore, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Nemaha County  ·  Kansas

👥617Population
💰$60,833Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$136,800Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.6%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 3.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.9%Race
White86.6%
Hispanic3.4%
Black3.4%
Asian0.3%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
25%
18–24
3%
25–44
17%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.3%)
HS Graduate157 (39.7%)
Some College23 (5.8%)
Associates79 (20%)
Bachelors40 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree95 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 39.7%Some College: 5.8%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad39.7%
Some College5.8%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.8%Renter: 10.2%Tenure
Owner89.8%
Renter10.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,833 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$136,800 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,036/mo
Total Housing Units234
Vacant Units8

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
62%
About Wetmore, KS

Wetmore is a city in Kansas, located in Nemaha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 617 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Wetmore is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,833 is below the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Wetmore is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $136,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,036 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wetmore is moderately educated. 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wetmore
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66550 617 $60,833 $136,800 $1,036 0.0% 34.2% 89.8%