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Salina, KS
City in Saline County, Kansas. ZIP codes: 67401.
Population
46,307
Land area
26.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,761
ZIP codes
1
Salina and its ZIP codes
Salina at a glance
- Salina is about 49 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 10th most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $61,783 a year, 17% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,200 (20% below Kansas) and median rent is $959 a month.
Local data for Salina, KS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools16
- Colleges3
- Libraries1
- Banks21
- Post Offices1
- Parks22
- Grocery Stores20
- Restaurants165
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies5
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities6
- Historic Places10
Housing and community stats
Salina, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,783
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$173,200
Median rent
$959/mo
Homeownership
64.1%
Bachelor's or higher
28.7%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
14.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (12,024), Irish Americans (5,886), Mexican Americans (4,917).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saline County. PPP loans are for Salina.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,231
30,369 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,527
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$338M
FY 2026, $6,216 per person
PPP loans
$145M
1,790 loans, 17,002 jobs reported
How people get to work
Salina, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 14.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Salina, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
788
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
178
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 20°F
29.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Salina, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Salina
1 in or overlapping Salina. Population shown
Cities near Salina
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New CambriaCity | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
| MentorCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| SmolanCity | 7.9 mi | 0.1 |
| KippCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.8 |
| BavariaCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| AssariaCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| NilesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| GypsumCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| CulverCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| FalunCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| SolomonCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| BridgeportCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| BenningtonCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| BrookvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| LindsborgCity | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| CarltonCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Salina, KS in?
- Salina is in Saline County, Kansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Salina, KS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Salina include 67401.
- What is the population of Salina, KS?
- About 46,307 people live in Salina, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Salina?
- Nearby places include New Cambria (6.1 mi), Mentor (6.1 mi), Smolan (7.9 mi), Kipp (8.3 mi), Bavaria (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023