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Lawrence, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66049

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

25,957
225/sq mi
$90,147
Median income
$393,400
Median home value
61.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lawrence pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
225
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66049 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66049 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, with 25,957 residents across 115.3 square miles, a density of 225 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66049 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 66049, plus 6 more within Douglas County, give a clearer read than the 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 66049

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lawrence, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66049.

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 66049, 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

25,957

Population

115.3

Area (sq mi)

225

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66049?

38.0

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

6.6%

Foreign-Born

White 78.7%
African American 4.2%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$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

How ZIP 66049 ranks nationally

Lawrence, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,147 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.4%

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

Owner 55.0%
Renter 45.0%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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

ZIP 66049 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 66049 ranks #2 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 66049 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 66049 ranks #2 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
66047 Lawrence, KS 18,268 7.1 mi
66045 Lawrence, KS 2,023 5.3 mi
66050 Lecompton, KS 1,822 5.6 mi
66073 Perry, KS 2,537 7.6 mi
66044 Lawrence, KS 28,417 8.0 mi
66046 Lawrence, KS 19,452 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

66044 standard
Lawrence, KS
Pop: 28,417
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
66045 standard
Lawrence, KS
Pop: 2,023

Related Areas

Douglas County Lawrence, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66049 in? ▼
ZIP code 66049 (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 66049? ▼
ZIP code 66049 in Lawrence, KS has a population of 25,957 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66049? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66049 is $90,147, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66049? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66049 is $393,400, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66049? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66049 is White at 78.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66049? ▼
ZIP code 66049 has 714 business establishments employing approximately 8,179 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66049? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66049 are: Health care and social assistance (120), Professional, scientific, and technical services (101), Finance and insurance (83). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66049? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66049 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 66049? ▼
In ZIP code 66049, 73.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.4% 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 66049? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66049 is 22.0 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 66049? ▼
In ZIP code 66049, approximately 55.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66049? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66049 is 8.8% 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.