ZIP Code 66045

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Lawrence · Douglas County · Kansas

Population
2,023

2,406/sq mi

Median income
$13,750

▼ 82% vs US

higher than 0% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
100.0%

Median age 19.4

Land area
0.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 66045 in Lawrence, Kansas has a population of 2,023. The median household income is $13,750, which is 82% below the national average. 100.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66045 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.8 square miles in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas. The area is home to 2,023 residents, producing a population density of 2,406 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 66045 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66045 sits at $13,750 (81% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $5,451. The poverty rate stands at 84.9% and the unemployment rate at 12.2%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66045 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 66045 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 →

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 66045, Lawrence, 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

2,023

Population

0.8

Area (sq mi)

2,406

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66045?

19.4

Median Age

43.1%

Male

56.9%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 81.2%
African American 8.6%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

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?

$13,750

Median Household Income

-81% vs state

$5,451

Per Capita Income

84.9%

Poverty Rate

12.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 100.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 100.0%

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

What does housing look like?

56

Total Housing Units

31

Occupied Units

25

Vacant Units

1.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

1963

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 66045, employing approximately 1,058 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,750,000.

21

Businesses

1,058

Employees

$17.8M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 6 28.6%
Other services (except public administration) 3 14.3%

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 66045 vs 66046 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
66046 Lawrence, KS 19,452 4.0 mi
66044 Lawrence, KS 28,417 5.3 mi
66049 Lawrence, KS 25,957 5.3 mi
66047 Lawrence, KS 18,268 7.6 mi
66073 Perry, KS 2,537 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66045 in?
ZIP code 66045 (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 66045?
ZIP code 66045 in Lawrence, KS has a population of 2,023 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66045?
The median household income in ZIP 66045 is $13,750, which is 82% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66045?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66045 is White at 81.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66045?
ZIP code 66045 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 1,058 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66045?
In ZIP code 66045, 100.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 100.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66045?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66045 is 84.9% 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 Lawrence, 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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