City

Whitewater, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Butler County  ·  Kansas

👥1,561Population
💰$63,472Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$136,000Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓52.1%College Grads▲ 34% above avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 88% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.1%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 8.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 7%Race
White84.1%
Hispanic0.1%
Black8.1%
Asian0.3%
Other7.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
18%
45–64
29%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads52.1% ▲ 34% above avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 88% below avg
HS Graduate219 (22.6%)
Some College122 (12.6%)
Associates124 (12.8%)
Bachelors170 (17.5%)
Graduate Degree335 (34.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.6%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 17.5%Graduate: 34.5%Edu
HS Grad22.6%
Some College12.6%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors17.5%
Graduate34.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87%Renter: 13.1%Tenure
Owner87.0%
Renter13.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,472 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$136,000 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units642
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
72%
About Whitewater, KS

Whitewater is a city in Kansas, located in Butler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,561 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Whitewater is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,472 is below the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Whitewater is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $136,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Whitewater is well-educated. 52.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Whitewater
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67154 1,561 $63,472 $136,000 $850 0.6% 52.1% 87.0%