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Baldwin City, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66006

Douglas County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,459
27/sq mi
$80,960
Median income
$345,800
Median home value
52.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Baldwin City pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66006 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66006 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baldwin City, Douglas County, Kansas, home to 7,459 residents across 277.3 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66006 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,960 (13% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $42,754. The poverty rate stands at 4.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. Median home value sits at $345,800 (114% above the state average), median rent at $1,113 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.1%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 66006 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 66006

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baldwin City, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66006.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66006, Baldwin City, KS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,459

Population

277.3

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66006?

37.3

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.2%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$80,960

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$42,754

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66006 ranks nationally

Baldwin City, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$80,960 Top 37% higher than 63% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,055

Total Housing Units

2,997

Occupied Units

58

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.1%
Renter 28.9%

$345,800

Median Home Value

+114% vs state

$1,113

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.7%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66006 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 159
2021 +8.8% 173
2022 +13.4% 196
2023 +9.2% 214
2024 +2.7% 220

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 165 business establishments in ZIP 66006, employing approximately 1,688 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,183,000.

165

Businesses

1,688

Employees

$68.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 38 23.0%
Accommodation and food services 21 12.7%
Retail trade 16 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 7.9%
Health care and social assistance 12 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 12 7.3%
Manufacturing 9 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 5.5%
Wholesale trade 8 4.8%
Finance and insurance 8 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 4.8%
Educational services 4 2.4%
Information 3 1.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 66006 vs 66046 →

ZIP 66006 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66006 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 66006 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 66006 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
66046 Lawrence, KS 19,452 7.8 mi
66047 Lawrence, KS 18,268 8.3 mi
66092 Wellsville, KS 4,084 10.0 mi
66025 Eudora, KS 7,704 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

66044 standard
Lawrence, KS
Pop: 28,417
66049 standard
Lawrence, KS
Pop: 25,957
66046 standard
Lawrence, KS
Pop: 19,452
66047 standard
Lawrence, KS
Pop: 18,268
66025 standard
Eudora, KS
Pop: 7,704
66045 standard
Lawrence, KS
Pop: 2,023

Related Areas

Douglas County Baldwin City, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66006 in? ▼
ZIP code 66006 (Baldwin City) is located in Douglas County, Kansas. Douglas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/douglas-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66006? ▼
ZIP code 66006 in Baldwin City, KS has a population of 7,459 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66006? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66006 is $80,960, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66006? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66006 is $345,800, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66006? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66006 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66006? ▼
ZIP code 66006 has 165 business establishments employing approximately 1,688 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66006? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66006 are: Construction (38), Accommodation and food services (21), Retail trade (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66006? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66006 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66006? ▼
In ZIP code 66006, 73.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 66006? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66006 is 27.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66006? ▼
In ZIP code 66006, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66006? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66006 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.