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Lawrence, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66047

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

18,268
133/sq mi
$65,392
Median income
$342,300
Median home value
55.6%
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 27%
home value, US ZIPs
133
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66047 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66047 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, home to 18,268 residents across 137.3 square miles, a density of 133 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66047 reports a modest median household income of $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.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 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 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 66047

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lawrence, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66047.

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 66047, 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

18,268

Population

137.3

Area (sq mi)

133

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66047?

32.1

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

7.7%

Foreign-Born

White 72.0%
African American 3.7%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%

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

How ZIP 66047 ranks nationally

Lawrence, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,392 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

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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 75.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.6%

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

Owner 45.8%
Renter 54.2%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 66047 vs 66049 →

ZIP 66047 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 66047 ranks #4 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 66047 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 66047 ranks #5 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
66049 Lawrence, KS 25,957 7.1 mi
66046 Lawrence, KS 19,452 7.5 mi
66045 Lawrence, KS 2,023 7.6 mi
66006 Baldwin City, KS 7,459 8.3 mi
66050 Lecompton, KS 1,822 10.6 mi
66044 Lawrence, KS 28,417 12.7 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
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 66047 in? ▼
ZIP code 66047 (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 66047? ▼
ZIP code 66047 in Lawrence, KS has a population of 18,268 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66047? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66047 is $65,392, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66047? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66047 is $342,300, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66047? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66047 is White at 72.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66047? ▼
ZIP code 66047 has 341 business establishments employing approximately 3,794 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66047? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66047 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (59), Health care and social assistance (53), Retail trade (36). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66047? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66047 decreased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 66047? ▼
In ZIP code 66047, 75.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.6% 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 66047? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66047 is 20.4 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 66047? ▼
In ZIP code 66047, approximately 45.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66047? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66047 is 15.5% 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.