| ZIP Code | 66217 |
|---|---|
| City | Shawnee |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Johnson County |
| Area Code | 913 |
| Elevation | 896 ft |
| Latitude | 39.013669 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.775402 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 20091 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 54.5 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.99 |
| Below Poverty | 5.6% ▼ 44% below avg |
| College Grads | 65.8% ▲ 70% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.5% ▼ 69% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 40 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 525 (12.7%) |
| Some College | 286 (6.9%) |
| Associates | 568 (13.7%) |
| Bachelors | 242 (5.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,489 (60%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $90,116 ▲ 18% above avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $404,400 ▲ 45% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,300/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,820 |
| Vacant Units | 172 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.99 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,820 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 172 |
| Owner Occupied | 52.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 47.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.99 |
ZIP code 66217 is located in Shawnee, Kansas, within Johnson County. With a population of 5,302, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 54.5 years. Economically, 66217 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $90,116 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 66217 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $404,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,300 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (52.4%) and renters (47.6%). Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 66217 is primarily White (88.36%). Residents are highly educated — 65.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.6%. Household income has grown by 47% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 66217 stands at 1.5%, which is well below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 66217 in Shawnee, KS is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, and a mature community. With 5,302 residents, a median household income of $90,116, and a median home value of $404,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kansas.