County

Douglas County, KS

8 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Kansas

👥119,904Population
💰$72,706Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂32.3Median Age
🏠$284,004Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓58.2%College Grads▲ 50% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.6%Hispanic: 7%Black: 4%Asian: 4.9%Other: 6.4%Race
White76.6%
Hispanic7.0%
Black4.0%
Asian4.9%
Other6.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
23%
25–44
26%
45–64
20%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.3 yrs
Avg HH Size0.77
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads58.2% ▲ 50% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma667 (1%)
HS Graduate11,883 (17.9%)
Some College6,481 (9.8%)
Associates9,294 (14%)
Bachelors4,062 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree34,080 (51.3%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 17.9%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 51.3%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad17.9%
Some College9.8%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate51.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 49.4%Renter: 50.6%Tenure
Owner49.4%
Renter50.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,706 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$284,003 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,071/mo
Total Housing Units53,565
Vacant Units3,345

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Douglas County, KS

Douglas County is located in Kansas and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 119,904 residents. With a median age of 32.26, it is a relatively young county.

Douglas County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $72,705 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.1% is above the national average.

Housing in Douglas County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $284,003 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,070.

The residents of Douglas County are primarily White (76.55%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 58.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.

Douglas County, KS is a solidly middle-class area in Kansas. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Douglas County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
66006 Baldwin City 7,843 $85,200 $330,300 $1,165 4.6% 55.9%
66025 Eudora 7,858 $104,226 $259,200 $1,222 2.5% 35.3%
66044 Lawrence 29,052 $56,340 $228,100 $999 6.5% 58.9%
66046 Lawrence 19,972 $58,798 $217,100 $937 5.5% 51.2%
66047 Lawrence 20,344 $61,491 $303,100 $1,107 3.9% 60.5%
66049 Lawrence 31,351 $90,755 $362,600 $1,145 3.3% 65.9%
66050 Lecompton 1,777 $112,000 $250,000 $945 1.2% 35.2%