ZIP Code 66061
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Olathe · Johnson County · Kansas
- Population
- 55,805
- Median income
- $110,176
- Median home value
- $360,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.3%
- Land area
- 166.1 sq mi
336/sq mi
▲ 44% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
▲ 30% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.3
Chicago
ZIP code 66061 in Olathe, Kansas has a population of 55,805. The median household income is $110,176, which is 44% above the national average. Median home value is $360,500, 30% above the US average. 46.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 66061 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 166.1 square miles in Olathe, Johnson County, Kansas. The area is home to 55,805 residents, producing a population density of 336 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 66061 against Kansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66061 sits at $110,176 (53% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $50,524. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $360,500 (123% above the state average) with median rent at $1,217 per month, and 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66061 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Johnson County, so you can benchmark 66061 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 66061
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66061.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
214 establishments
- Construction
Construction
211 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
165 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
144 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
120 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 66061, Olathe, 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
55,805
Population
166.1
Area (sq mi)
336
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66061?
37.3
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
11.0%
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?
$110,176
Median Household Income
+53% vs state
$50,524
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
20.5 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?
25,329
Total Housing Units
24,458
Occupied Units
871
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$360,500
Median Home Value
+123% vs state
$1,217
Median Rent
1994
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
+4.1%
YoY Change (2024)
245
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+145%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66061 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 168 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 188 |
| 2022 | +14.3% | 215 |
| 2023 | +9.9% | 236 |
| 2024 | +4.1% | 245 |
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 1,503 business establishments in ZIP 66061, employing approximately 26,698 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,592,920,000.
1,503
Businesses
26,698
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 214 | 14.2% |
| Construction | 211 | 14.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 165 | 11.0% |
| Retail trade | 144 | 9.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 120 | 8.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 118 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 114 | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 83 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 83 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 65 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 62 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 53 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 1.5% |
| Information | 17 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 14 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 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 66061 vs 66031 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66031 | New Century, KS | 1,072 | 4.4 mi |
| 66227 | Lenexa, KS | 4,543 | 5.3 mi |
| 66220 | Lenexa, KS | 7,133 | 5.4 mi |
| 66030 | Gardner, KS | 20,961 | 6.5 mi |
| 66226 | Shawnee, KS | 12,877 | 9.3 mi |
| 66018 | De Soto, KS | 5,760 | 6.8 mi |
| 66219 | Lenexa, KS | 10,486 | 6.7 mi |
| 66062 | Olathe, KS | 74,411 | 7.0 mi |
| 66218 | Shawnee, KS | 7,754 | 8.9 mi |
| 66215 | Lenexa, KS | 24,770 | 8.4 mi |
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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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