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Lawrence, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66046

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

19,452
184/sq mi
$65,478
Median income
$233,700
Median home value
45.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lawrence pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
184
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66046 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66046 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, home to 19,452 residents across 105.8 square miles, a density of 184 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66046 reports a modest median household income of $65,478 (9% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $34,799. The poverty rate stands at 17.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. The typical home here is valued at $233,700 (44% above the state average); renters pay a median of $990 monthly, and 44.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 66046 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 66046

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lawrence, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66046.

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 66046, 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

19,452

Population

105.8

Area (sq mi)

184

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66046?

30.2

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

10.5%

Foreign-Born

White 69.7%
African American 6.4%
Asian 7.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

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?

$65,478

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$34,799

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66046 ranks nationally

Lawrence, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,478 39th percentile higher than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.4%

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

What does housing look like?

9,447

Total Housing Units

8,788

Occupied Units

659

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.8%
Renter 55.2%

$233,700

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

$990

Median Rent

1981

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

+2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

233

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+133%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66046 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 164
2021 +11.4% 183
2022 +16.0% 213
2023 +6.5% 226
2024 +2.9% 233

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 520 business establishments in ZIP 66046, employing approximately 9,906 people with a combined annual payroll of $423,507,000.

520

Businesses

9,906

Employees

$423.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 96 18.5%
Accommodation and food services 72 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 67 12.9%
Construction 49 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 45 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 5.6%
Wholesale trade 28 5.4%
Manufacturing 25 4.8%
Finance and insurance 24 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 3.9%
Information 14 2.7%
Educational services 12 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.1%

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 66046 vs 66045 →

ZIP 66046 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 66046 ranks #3 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 66046 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 66046 ranks #4 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 4.0 mi
66044 Lawrence, KS 28,417 8.4 mi
66025 Eudora, KS 7,704 6.8 mi
66006 Baldwin City, KS 7,459 7.8 mi
66047 Lawrence, KS 18,268 7.5 mi
66049 Lawrence, KS 25,957 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

66044 standard
Lawrence, KS
Pop: 28,417
66049 standard
Lawrence, KS
Pop: 25,957
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 66046 in? ▼
ZIP code 66046 (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 66046? ▼
ZIP code 66046 in Lawrence, KS has a population of 19,452 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66046? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66046 is $65,478, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66046? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66046 is $233,700, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66046? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66046 is White at 69.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66046? ▼
ZIP code 66046 has 520 business establishments employing approximately 9,906 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66046? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66046 are: Retail trade (96), Accommodation and food services (72), Other services (except public administration) (67). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66046? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66046 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 66046? ▼
In ZIP code 66046, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.4% 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 66046? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66046 is 21.0 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 66046? ▼
In ZIP code 66046, approximately 44.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66046? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66046 is 17.3% 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.