City

Lawrence, KS

5 ZIP codes  ·  Douglas County  ·  Kansas

👥102,426Population
💰$68,580Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂30.8Median Age
🏠$282,934Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓60.5%College Grads▲ 56% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.7%Hispanic: 7.5%Black: 4.2%Asian: 5.1%Other: 6.8%Race
White74.7%
Hispanic7.5%
Black4.2%
Asian5.1%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
25%
25–44
27%
45–64
18%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.8 yrs
Avg HH Size0.45
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads60.5% ▲ 56% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma531 (1%)
HS Graduate8,822 (16%)
Some College4,976 (9%)
Associates7,685 (13.9%)
Bachelors3,232 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree29,894 (54.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 16%Some College: 9%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 54.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad16.0%
Some College9.0%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate54.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 44.8%Renter: 55.2%Tenure
Owner44.8%
Renter55.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,580 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$282,933 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,054/mo
Total Housing Units47,000
Vacant Units3,170

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Lawrence, KS

Lawrence is a city in Kansas, located in Douglas County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 102,426 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.83 years.

Economically, Lawrence is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,580 is near the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lawrence is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $282,933, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,053 per month.

The population of Lawrence is highly educated. 60.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (74.7%).

Lawrence, KS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kansas. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Lawrence
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66044 29,052 $56,340 $228,100 $999 6.5% 58.9% 36.5%
66046 19,972 $58,798 $217,100 $937 5.5% 51.2% 45.3%
66047 20,344 $61,491 $303,100 $1,107 3.9% 60.5% 45.4%
66049 31,351 $90,755 $362,600 $1,145 3.3% 65.9% 54.3%

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