ZIP Code 66047
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Lawrence · Douglas County · Kansas
- Population
- 18,268
- Median income
- $65,392
- Median home value
- $342,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 55.6%
- Land area
- 137.3 sq mi
133/sq mi
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.1
Chicago
ZIP code 66047 in Lawrence, Kansas has a population of 18,268. The median household income is $65,392, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $342,300, 23% above the US average. 55.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 66047 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 137.3 square miles in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas. The area is home to 18,268 residents, producing a population density of 133 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 66047 against Kansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66047 sits at $65,392 (9% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $40,782. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $342,300 (112% above the state average) with median rent at $1,147 per month, and 45.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66047 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 55.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 66047 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 66047
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66047.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
59 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
53 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 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, 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 66047, 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
18,268
Population
137.3
Area (sq mi)
133
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66047?
32.1
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
7.7%
Foreign-Born
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?
$65,392
Median Household Income
-9% vs state
$40,782
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
9,291
Total Housing Units
9,095
Occupied Units
196
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$342,300
Median Home Value
+112% vs state
$1,147
Median Rent
1993
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
-1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
207
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+107%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66047 have decreased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 151 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 168 |
| 2022 | +15.7% | 194 |
| 2023 | +8.1% | 210 |
| 2024 | -1.6% | 207 |
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 341 business establishments in ZIP 66047, employing approximately 3,794 people with a combined annual payroll of $151,327,000.
341
Businesses
3,794
Employees
$151.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 59 | 17.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 53 | 15.5% |
| Retail trade | 36 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 35 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 4.1% |
| Educational services | 9 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.4% |
| Information | 5 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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