Housing data for Emmett Township, KS
Emmett Township, KS has an estimated 906 residents and 245 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Pottawatomie County.
9.0% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $913 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+133.5%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 906 (±479)
- Housing units
- 245 (±141)
- Households that rent
- 9.0%
- Median gross rent
- $913
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +133.5%
What stands out in Emmett Township
Households that moved in since 2020: 10.6% (±11.5 points) in Emmett Township, lower than in Pottawatomie County (24.4%).
Homes built before 1980: 20.7% (±13.1 points) in Emmett Township, lower than in Pottawatomie County (43.2%).
Median household income: $73,689 (±$431) in Emmett Township, lower than in Pottawatomie County ($92,325).
Average commute: 17.2 minutes (±4.4) in Emmett Township, lower than in Pottawatomie County (23.2 minutes).
Housing in Emmett Township at a glance
- Median rent: $913 median gross rent a month (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 55.6% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 9.0% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $73,689 median household income
- Home values: $10,000 or less median home value
- Property taxes: $200 or less median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Bedrooms: 88.6% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Age of homes: 20.7% of homes were built before 1980 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 57.1% heat with wood (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Commute and cars: 17.2 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +133.5% residents since 2015–2019 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- How long people stay: 10.6% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 62.1% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Emmett Township against Pottawatomie County, its state and the nation
| Emmett Township | Pottawatomie County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 906 (±479) | 26,204 (exact) | 2,947,197 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 245 (±141) | 10,214 (±44) | 1,293,635 (±880) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 9.0% (±12.6 points) | 17.8% (±2.5 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $913 (±$132) | $924 (±$105) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $73,689 (±$431) | $92,325 (±$5,521) | $74,275 (±$475) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $10,000 or less | $245,900 (±$11,263) | $217,200 (±$1,343) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $200 or less | $2,792 (±$202) | $2,798 (±$18) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 20.7% (±13.1 points) | 43.2% (±4.2 points) | 55.9% (±0.4 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 17.2 minutes (±4.4) | 23.2 minutes (±1.8) | 19.7 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 91.4% (±11.6 points) | 92.5% (±1.7 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 15.4 years (±3.8) | 36.4 years (±0.4) | 37.4 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Emmett Township covers 29.7 square miles of land, about 30 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Emmett Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 388 (±159) | 906 (±479) | +133.5% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 160 (±50) | 245 (±141) | +53.1% | Not a measurable change |
| Median household income | $45,438 (±$17,995) | $73,689 (±$431) | +62.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 14.0% (±12.8 points) | 9.0% (±12.6 points) | −5.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 20.0% (±32.0 points) | 0.0% (±60.7 points) | −20.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
ZIP codes in Emmett Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66422 | 37% | 1,228 | $1,000 | — | $73,257 |
| 66536 | 12% | 4,204 | $887 | $224,600 | $85,568 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Emmett Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett | 1.5 mi | $913 | $98,800 | 33.3% |
| St. Clere Township | 3.7 mi | — | — | 0.0% |
| St. Marys Township | 5.8 mi | $887 | $225,000 | 30.0% |
| Belvue Township | 6.8 mi | $1,375 | $229,700 | 18.4% |
| St. Marys | 8.0 mi | $892 | $206,900 | 35.7% |
| Delia | 8.0 mi | — | $68,900 | 6.1% |
| Belvue | 8.1 mi | $1,375 | $184,400 | 33.3% |
| Lincoln Township (Pottawatomie County) | 8.2 mi | — | $336,000 | 21.7% |
HUD Fair Market Rent for Emmett Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $859 | $924 | $1,107 | $1,533 | $1,850 |
HUD income limits for Emmett Township, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,800 | $34,650 | $55,400 |
| 2 people | $23,800 | $39,600 | $63,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,550 | $71,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $49,500 | $79,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $53,450 | $85,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $57,400 | $91,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $61,350 | $98,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $65,300 | $104,550 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Manhattan, KS HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $112,000.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Emmett Township
What is the median household income in Emmett Township?
The median household income in Emmett Township is $73,689 (±$431) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Emmett Township, KS?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $10,000 or less for owner-occupied homes in Emmett Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much are property taxes in Emmett Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Emmett Township, KS is $200 or less a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How long is the average commute in Emmett Township?
Workers who live in Emmett Township, KS take an average of 17.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Emmett Township growing?
In Emmett Township, the number of residents went from 388 in 2015–2019 to 906 in 2020–2024 (+133.5%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Emmett Township?
The ZIP codes that cover Emmett Township are 66422, 66536.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 66422?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 66422 is $1,000 (±$949) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmett township, Pottawatomie County, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmett township, Pottawatomie County, Kansas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmett township, Pottawatomie County, Kansas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmett township, Pottawatomie County, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmett township, Pottawatomie County, Kansas
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmett township, Pottawatomie County, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmett township, Pottawatomie County, Kansas
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Manhattan, KS HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Manhattan, KS HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Emmett township, Pottawatomie County, Kansas (county subdivision:21125, in state:20 county:149).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .