PlainZIP

Gardner, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66030

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

20,961
171/sq mi
$97,822
Median income
$313,100
Median home value
33.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gardner pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
171
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66030 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66030 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gardner, Johnson County, Kansas, with 20,961 residents across 122.7 square miles, a density of 171 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66030 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,822 (36% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $39,120. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.8%. Median home value sits at $313,100 (93% above the state average), median rent at $1,314 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.8%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 66030, plus 6 more within Johnson County, give a clearer read than the 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 66030

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gardner, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66030.

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 66030, Gardner, 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

20,961

Population

122.7

Area (sq mi)

171

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66030?

31.6

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 77.6%
African American 6.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%

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?

$97,822

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$39,120

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66030 ranks nationally

Gardner, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,822 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.2%

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

What does housing look like?

9,260

Total Housing Units

9,052

Occupied Units

208

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.8%
Renter 30.2%

$313,100

Median Home Value

+93% vs state

$1,314

Median Rent

2002

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

+9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

238

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+138%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66030 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.8% 168
2021 +10.6% 186
2022 +13.4% 211
2023 +3.5% 218
2024 +9.0% 238

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 346 business establishments in ZIP 66030, employing approximately 4,299 people with a combined annual payroll of $182,970,000.

346

Businesses

4,299

Employees

$183.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 57 16.5%
Other services (except public administration) 38 11.0%
Accommodation and food services 37 10.7%
Retail trade 31 9.0%
Health care and social assistance 31 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 7.5%
Transportation and warehousing 25 7.2%
Finance and insurance 23 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 3.5%
Information 11 3.2%
Manufacturing 8 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.3%
Wholesale trade 7 2.0%
Educational services 4 1.2%

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 66030 vs 66031 →

ZIP 66030 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 66030 ranks #2 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 66030 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 66030 ranks #5 of 6 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
66031 New Century, KS 1,072 3.0 mi
66021 Edgerton, KS 2,612 5.1 mi
66061 Olathe, KS 55,805 6.5 mi
66083 Spring Hill, KS 8,910 8.0 mi
66025 Eudora, KS 7,704 9.8 mi
66220 Lenexa, KS 7,133 12.0 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 Gardner, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66030 in? ▼
ZIP code 66030 (Gardner) 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 66030? ▼
ZIP code 66030 in Gardner, KS has a population of 20,961 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66030? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66030 is $97,822, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66030? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66030 is $313,100, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66030? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66030 is White at 77.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66030? ▼
ZIP code 66030 has 346 business establishments employing approximately 4,299 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66030? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66030 are: Construction (57), Other services (except public administration) (38), Accommodation and food services (37). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66030? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66030 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 66030? ▼
In ZIP code 66030, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% 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 66030? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66030 is 23.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66030? ▼
In ZIP code 66030, approximately 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66030? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66030 is 6.1% 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.