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Lawrence, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66044

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

28,417
177/sq mi
$55,955
Median income
$235,000
Median home value
54.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lawrence pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
177
people per sq mi
39%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66044 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66044 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, with 28,417 residents across 160.7 square miles, a density of 177 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66044 reports a modest median household income of $55,955 (22% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $32,823. 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.9%. Median home value sits at $235,000 (45% above the state average), median rent at $1,038 a month, and owner-occupancy at 38.6%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 66044, plus 6 more within Douglas 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 66044

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lawrence, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66044.

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 66044, Lawrence, 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

28,417

Population

160.7

Area (sq mi)

177

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66044?

24.4

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 80.6%
African American 4.5%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
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?

$55,955

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$32,823

Per Capita Income

26.2%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

18.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66044 ranks nationally

Lawrence, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,955 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 72.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.5%

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

What does housing look like?

12,696

Total Housing Units

11,618

Occupied Units

1,078

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 38.6%
Renter 61.4%

$235,000

Median Home Value

+45% vs state

$1,038

Median Rent

1968

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66044 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 185
2021 +8.7% 201
2022 +13.8% 228
2023 +9.4% 250
2024 +6.5% 266

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 865 business establishments in ZIP 66044, employing approximately 13,160 people with a combined annual payroll of $613,860,000.

865

Businesses

13,160

Employees

$613.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 164 19.0%
Retail trade 135 15.6%
Other services (except public administration) 93 10.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 92 10.6%
Health care and social assistance 85 9.8%
Construction 71 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 45 5.2%
Finance and insurance 38 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 3.6%
Wholesale trade 25 2.9%
Manufacturing 23 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 2.1%
Educational services 14 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 12 1.4%
Information 12 1.4%
Utilities 5 0.6%

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 66044 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 66044 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 66044 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 66044 ranks #6 of 7 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
66045 Lawrence, KS 2,023 5.3 mi
66046 Lawrence, KS 19,452 8.4 mi
66049 Lawrence, KS 25,957 8.0 mi
66086 Tonganoxie, KS 9,759 9.2 mi
66025 Eudora, KS 7,704 11.1 mi
66047 Lawrence, KS 18,268 12.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

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
66006 standard
Baldwin City, KS
Pop: 7,459
66045 standard
Lawrence, KS
Pop: 2,023

Related Areas

Douglas County Lawrence, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66044 in? ▼
ZIP code 66044 (Lawrence) 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 66044? ▼
ZIP code 66044 in Lawrence, KS has a population of 28,417 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66044? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66044 is $55,955, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66044? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66044 is $235,000, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66044? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66044 is White at 80.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66044? ▼
ZIP code 66044 has 865 business establishments employing approximately 13,160 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66044? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66044 are: Accommodation and food services (164), Retail trade (135), Other services (except public administration) (93). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66044? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66044 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 66044? ▼
In ZIP code 66044, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.5% 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 66044? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66044 is 18.1 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 66044? ▼
In ZIP code 66044, approximately 38.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66044? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66044 is 26.2% 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.