ZIP Code 66049
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Lawrence · Douglas County · Kansas
- Population
- 25,957
- Median income
- $90,147
- Median home value
- $393,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 61.4%
- Land area
- 115.3 sq mi
225/sq mi
▲ 18% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
▲ 41% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
Median age 38
Chicago
ZIP code 66049 in Lawrence, Kansas has a population of 25,957. The median household income is $90,147, which is 18% above the national average. Median home value is $393,400, 41% above the US average. 61.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 66049 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 115.3 square miles in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas. The area is home to 25,957 residents, producing a population density of 225 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 66049 against Kansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66049 sits at $90,147 (25% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $52,329. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $393,400 (143% above the state average) with median rent at $1,183 per month, and 55.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66049 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 61.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 66049 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 66049
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66049.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
120 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
101 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
83 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
68 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
65 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 66049, 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
25,957
Population
115.3
Area (sq mi)
225
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66049?
38.0
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
6.6%
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?
$90,147
Median Household Income
+25% vs state
$52,329
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 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?
15,664
Total Housing Units
14,540
Occupied Units
1,124
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$393,400
Median Home Value
+143% vs state
$1,183
Median Rent
1997
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
+1.5%
YoY Change (2024)
212
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+112%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66049 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 153 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 168 |
| 2022 | +12.9% | 190 |
| 2023 | +10.0% | 209 |
| 2024 | +1.5% | 212 |
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 714 business establishments in ZIP 66049, employing approximately 8,179 people with a combined annual payroll of $374,905,000.
714
Businesses
8,179
Employees
$374.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 120 | 16.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 101 | 14.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 83 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 68 | 9.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 65 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 63 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 62 | 8.7% |
| Retail trade | 45 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 4.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 1.7% |
| Information | 11 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.7% |
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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