PlainZIP

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
$105,357
Median income
$422,500
Median home value
38.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Kansas average), while per-capita income is $52,794. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.5%. The typical home here is valued at $422,500 (161% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,158 monthly, and 72.8% of units are owner-occupied.

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. 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 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.

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 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

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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

How ZIP 66018 ranks nationally

De Soto, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,357 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 66018 vs 66227 →

ZIP 66018 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 66018 ranks #6 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 66018 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 66018 ranks #6 of 8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Johnson County

66062 standard
Olathe, KS
Pop: 74,411
66061 standard
Olathe, KS
Pop: 55,805
66212 standard
Overland Park, KS
Pop: 32,096
66213 standard
Overland Park, KS
Pop: 27,322
66215 standard
Lenexa, KS
Pop: 24,770
66216 standard
Shawnee, KS
Pop: 24,368

Related Areas

Johnson County De Soto, KS Kansas

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.

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