| ZIP Code | 66218 |
|---|---|
| City | Shawnee |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Johnson County |
| Area Code | 913 |
| Elevation | 771 ft |
| Latitude | 39.012931 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.817887 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 20091 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.3 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.22 |
| Below Poverty | 1.5% ▼ 85% below avg |
| College Grads | 66.6% ▲ 72% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 49% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 21 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 501 (9.2%) |
| Some College | 452 (8.3%) |
| Associates | 836 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 473 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,143 (57.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $147,670 ▲ 94% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $408,500 ▲ 47% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,697/mo |
| Total Units | 2,776 |
| Vacant Units | 41 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.22 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,776 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 41 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.22 |
ZIP code 66218 is located in Shawnee, Kansas, within Johnson County. With a population of 8,796, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.3 years. Economically, 66218 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $147,670 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 66218 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $408,500 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,697 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 66218 is primarily White (84.19%). Residents are highly educated — 66.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.5%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 66218 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 66218 in Shawnee, KS is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,796 residents, a median household income of $147,670, and a median home value of $408,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kansas.