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 High-density area
- $90,147
- Median income Above-median income area
- $393,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 61.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 66049 (Lawrence, KS) rose +1.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.8 in 2023 to 212.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,329. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $393,400 (143% above the average Kansas ZIP) and median rent is $1,183; 55.0% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Douglas County, so 66049 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$52,329
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66049 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Lawrence, KS household income vs. every Kansas ZIP code
Median household income among 659 reporting Kansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$90,147 Top 16% higher than 84% of 659 Kansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kansas 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,664housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 66044
Lawrence (66044)
28,417 residents
- 66049
Lawrence (66049)
25,957 residents
- 66046
Lawrence (66046)
19,452 residents
- 66047
Lawrence (66047)
18,268 residents
- 66073 2,537
Perry (66073)
2,537 residents
- 66045 2,023
Lawrence (66045)
2,023 residents
- 66050 1,822
Lecompton (66050)
1,822 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66049 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66049 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66050
Lecompton (66050)
$91,979 median income
- 66049
Lawrence (66049)
$90,147 median income
- 66073
Perry (66073)
$86,641 median income
- 66046
Lawrence (66046)
$65,478 median income
- 66047
Lawrence (66047)
$65,392 median income
- 66044
Lawrence (66044)
$55,955 median income
- 66045 $13,750
Lawrence (66045)
$13,750 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66049, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (25,957 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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