PlainZIP

Lawrence, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66045

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

2,023
2,406/sq mi
$13,750
Median income
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lawrence pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2,406
people per sq mi
0%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66045 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66045 covers 0.8 square miles in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,023 residents on file, a density of 2,406 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66045 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $13,750 (81% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $5,451. 84.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 12.2%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Douglas County, letting you compare 66045 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 66045, 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

2,023

Population

0.8

Area (sq mi)

2,406

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 66045 ranks nationally

Lawrence, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$13,750 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Above this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 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 66045 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 66045 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 66045 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 66045 ranks #6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

66044 standard
Lawrence, KS
Pop: 28,417
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

Related Areas

Douglas County Lawrence, KS Kansas

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.

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