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Parsons, KS
City in Labette County, Kansas. ZIP codes: 67357.
Population
9,425
Land area
10.6sq mi
People per sq mi
887
ZIP codes
1
Parsons and its ZIP codes
Parsons at a glance
- Parsons is about 25 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 37th most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $52,428 a year, 29% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $71,700 (67% below Kansas) and median rent is $774 a month.
Local data for Parsons, KS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools6
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks8
- Post Offices1
- Parks9
- Grocery Stores5
- Restaurants32
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places2
Housing and community stats
Parsons, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,428
Poverty rate
20.9%
Median home value
$71,700
Median rent
$774/mo
Homeownership
68.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
13.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,310), Irish Americans (739), Mexican Americans (427).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Labette County. PPP loans are for Parsons.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,327
8,501 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,557
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$135M
FY 2026, $6,706 per person
PPP loans
$32.9M
461 loans, 3,694 jobs reported
How people get to work
Parsons, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.6%
- Carpooled19.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 13.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Parsons, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
609
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
78
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 22°F
44.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Parsons, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Parsons
1 in or overlapping Parsons. Population shown
Cities near Parsons
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South MoundCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1 |
| DennisCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.5 |
| LabetteCity | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| GalesburgCity | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| AltamontCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Mound ValleyCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| St. PaulCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| McCuneCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| ThayerCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| OswegoCity | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| ErieCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| UrbanaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| CherryvaleCity | 16 mi | 2 |
| HallowellCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| West MineralCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| EarltonCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Parsons, KS in?
- Parsons is in Labette County, Kansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Parsons, KS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Parsons include 67357.
- What is the population of Parsons, KS?
- About 9,425 people live in Parsons, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Parsons?
- Nearby places include South Mound (6.6 mi), Dennis (7.4 mi), Labette (9.5 mi), Galesburg (9.8 mi), Altamont (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023