| ZIP Code | 66046 |
|---|---|
| City | Lawrence |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Douglas County |
| Area Code | 785 |
| Elevation | 830 ft |
| Latitude | 38.904524 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -95.209753 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 20045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 29.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.16 |
| Below Poverty | 15.8% ▲ 58% above avg |
| College Grads | 51.2% ▲ 32% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 13% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 136 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,891 (16.9%) |
| Some College | 1,415 (12.7%) |
| Associates | 2,014 (18%) |
| Bachelors | 698 (6.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,021 (44.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,798 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $217,100 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $937/mo ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,452 |
| Vacant Units | 613 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,452 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 613 |
| Owner Occupied | 45.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 54.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
ZIP code 66046 is located in Lawrence, Kansas, within Douglas County. With a population of 19,972, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 29.3 years. Economically, 66046 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,798 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 66046 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $217,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $937 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (45.3%) and renters (54.7%). Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 66046 is majority White (67.53%). Residents are well-educated — 51.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.8%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 66046 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 66046 in Lawrence, KS is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a young community. With 19,972 residents, a median household income of $58,798, and a median home value of $217,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kansas.