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Olathe, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66061

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

55,805
336/sq mi
$110,176
Median income
$360,500
Median home value
46.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Olathe pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
336
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66061 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66061 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Olathe, Johnson County, Kansas, with 55,805 residents across 166.1 square miles, a density of 336 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66061 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,176 (53% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $50,524. Poverty here runs at 6.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.4%. Housing costs here run $360,500 for a typical home value (123% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,217 a month; 77.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 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 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 66061

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Olathe, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66061.

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 66061, Olathe, 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

55,805

Population

166.1

Area (sq mi)

336

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66061?

37.3

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

11.0%

Foreign-Born

White 73.7%
African American 5.9%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%

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

How ZIP 66061 ranks nationally

Olathe, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$110,176 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.3%

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

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$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 66061 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 66061 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 66061 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 66061 ranks #6 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Johnson County

66062 standard
Olathe, KS
Pop: 74,411
66212 standard
Overland Park, KS
Pop: 32,096
66213 standard
Overland Park, KS
Pop: 27,322
66215 standard
Lenexa, KS
Pop: 24,770
66216 standard
Shawnee, KS
Pop: 24,368
66223 standard
Overland Park, KS
Pop: 21,759

Related Areas

Johnson County Olathe, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66061 in? ▼
ZIP code 66061 (Olathe) is located in Johnson County, Kansas. Johnson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/johnson-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66061? ▼
ZIP code 66061 in Olathe, KS has a population of 55,805 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66061? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66061 is $110,176, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66061? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66061 is $360,500, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66061? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66061 is White at 73.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66061? ▼
ZIP code 66061 has 1,503 business establishments employing approximately 26,698 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66061? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66061 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (214), Construction (211), Health care and social assistance (165). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66061? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66061 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 66061? ▼
In ZIP code 66061, 65.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.3% 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 66061? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66061 is 20.5 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 66061? ▼
In ZIP code 66061, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66061? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66061 is 6.2% 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.