ZIP Code 66018

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De Soto · Johnson County · Kansas

Population
5,760

106/sq mi

Median income
$105,357

▲ 38% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$422,500

▲ 52% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
38.9%

Median age 38.8

Land area
54.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 66018 in De Soto, Kansas has a population of 5,760. The median household income is $105,357, which is 38% above the national average. Median home value is $422,500, 52% above the US average. 38.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66018 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 54.6 square miles in De Soto, Johnson County, Kansas. The area is home to 5,760 residents, producing a population density of 106 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 66018 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66018 sits at $105,357 (47% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $52,794. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 8.5%. On housing, the median home value is $422,500 (161% above the state average) with median rent at $1,158 per month, and 72.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66018 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Johnson County, so you can benchmark 66018 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 66018

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66018.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66018, De Soto, KS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,760

Population

54.6

Area (sq mi)

106

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66018?

38.8

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 86.0%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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?

$105,357

Median Household Income

+47% vs state

$52,794

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,538

Total Housing Units

2,426

Occupied Units

112

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.8%
Renter 27.2%

$422,500

Median Home Value

+161% vs state

$1,158

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

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

-0.6%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66018 have decreased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 159
2021 +11.5% 177
2022 +19.5% 212
2023 +16.2% 246
2024 -0.6% 244

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 149 business establishments in ZIP 66018, employing approximately 2,366 people with a combined annual payroll of $208,802,000.

149

Businesses

2,366

Employees

$208.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 31 20.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 14.1%
Retail trade 16 10.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 11 7.4%
Finance and insurance 9 6.0%
Accommodation and food services 9 6.0%
Wholesale trade 8 5.4%
Other services (except public administration) 8 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 6 4.0%
Manufacturing 3 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
66227 Lenexa, KS 4,543 5.0 mi
66052 Linwood, KS 2,031 5.2 mi
66012 Bonner Springs, KS 11,210 7.4 mi
66220 Lenexa, KS 7,133 7.9 mi
66061 Olathe, KS 55,805 6.8 mi
66226 Shawnee, KS 12,877 7.3 mi
66025 Eudora, KS 7,704 8.0 mi
66031 New Century, KS 1,072 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66018 in?
ZIP code 66018 (De Soto) is located in Johnson County, Kansas. Johnson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/johnson-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66018?
ZIP code 66018 in De Soto, KS has a population of 5,760 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66018?
The median household income in ZIP 66018 is $105,357, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66018?
The median home value in ZIP 66018 is $422,500, which is 52% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66018?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66018 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66018?
ZIP code 66018 has 149 business establishments employing approximately 2,366 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66018?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66018 are: Construction (31), Professional, scientific, and technical services (21), Retail trade (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66018?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66018 decreased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 66018?
In ZIP code 66018, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.9% 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 66018?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66018 is 27.5 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 66018?
In ZIP code 66018, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66018?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66018 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for De Soto, KS

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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