De Soto, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66018
Johnson County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,760
- 106/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $105,357
- Median income Above-median income area
- $422,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
De Soto pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 106
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66018 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 66018 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in De Soto, Johnson County, Kansas, home to 5,760 residents across 54.6 square miles, a density of 106 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66018 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,357 (47% above the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,794. The poverty rate is 5.9%, with unemployment at 8.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $422,500 (161% above the average Kansas ZIP), while 72.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,158.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Johnson County, so 66018 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 66018
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in De Soto, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66018.
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 11
Health care and social assistance
11 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,760
Population
54.6
Area (sq mi)
106
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66018?
38.8
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
5.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$52,794
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66018 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
De Soto, KS household income vs. every Kansas ZIP code
Median household income among 659 reporting Kansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$105,357 Top 7% higher than 93% of 659 Kansas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,538housing units
2,538
Total Housing Units
2,426
Occupied Units
112
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$422,500
Median Home Value
+161% vs state ZIP avg
$1,158
Median Rent
1992
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
-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 66018 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66061
Olathe (66061)
55,805 residents
- 66226 12,877
Shawnee (66226)
12,877 residents
- 66012 11,210
Bonner Springs (66012)
11,210 residents
- 66025 7,704
Eudora (66025)
7,704 residents
- 66220 7,133
Lenexa (66220)
7,133 residents
- 66018 5,760
De Soto (66018)
5,760 residents
- 66227 4,543
Lenexa (66227)
4,543 residents
- 66052 2,031
Linwood (66052)
2,031 residents
- 66031 1,072
New Century (66031)
1,072 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66018 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66018 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66220
Lenexa (66220)
$177,206 median income
- 66226
Shawnee (66226)
$173,667 median income
- 66227
Lenexa (66227)
$139,883 median income
- 66025
Eudora (66025)
$114,868 median income
- 66061
Olathe (66061)
$110,176 median income
- 66018
De Soto (66018)
$105,357 median income
- 66012
Bonner Springs (66012)
$97,873 median income
- 66052
Linwood (66052)
$82,411 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66018 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66018, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,760 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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