City

Whiting, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Kansas

👥592Population
💰$69,792Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂47.6Median Age
🏠$145,700Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.6%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 2.7%Other: 4.9%Race
White91.6%
Hispanic0.7%
Black2.7%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
36%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
HS Graduate152 (38.1%)
Some College49 (12.3%)
Associates75 (18.8%)
Bachelors24 (6%)
Graduate Degree99 (24.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 24.8%Edu
HS Grad38.1%
Some College12.3%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate24.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.1%Renter: 24%Tenure
Owner76.1%
Renter24.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,792 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$145,700 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$550/mo
Total Housing Units278
Vacant Units15

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
71%
About Whiting, KS

Whiting is a city in Kansas, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 592 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.6 years.

Economically, Whiting is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,792 is near the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Whiting is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $550 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Whiting is moderately educated. 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Whiting
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66552 592 $69,792 $145,700 $550 1.2% 30.8% 76.1%