Stilwell, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66085
Johnson County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,779
- 115/sq mi High-density area
- $152,500
- Median income Above-median income area
- $538,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 61.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stilwell pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 115
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66085 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 66085 (Stilwell, KS) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 233.7 in 2023 to 245.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 66085 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stilwell, Johnson County, Kansas, home to 7,779 residents across 67.6 square miles, a density of 115 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66085 skews affluent, with a median household income of $152,500 (112% above the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $77,981. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.0% and unemployment is 3.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $538,300 (233% above the average Kansas ZIP), while 84.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,525.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Johnson County, so 66085 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 66085
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stilwell, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66085.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
68 establishments
- Construction
Construction
65 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 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 66085, Stilwell, 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
7,779
Population
67.6
Area (sq mi)
115
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66085?
42.7
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
5.4%
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?
$152,500
Median Household Income
+112% vs state ZIP avg
$77,981
Per Capita Income
2.0%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66085 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Stilwell, 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)
$152,500 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
4,479housing units
4,479
Total Housing Units
4,332
Occupied Units
147
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$538,300
Median Home Value
+233% vs state ZIP avg
$1,525
Median Rent
2002
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
+5.1%
YoY Change (2024)
246
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+146%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66085 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 167 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 181 |
| 2022 | +10.8% | 200 |
| 2023 | +16.7% | 234 |
| 2024 | +5.1% | 246 |
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 345 business establishments in ZIP 66085, employing approximately 2,667 people with a combined annual payroll of $178,442,000.
345
Businesses
2,667
Employees
$178.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 68 | 19.7% |
| Construction | 65 | 18.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 10.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 9.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 8.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 6.1% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.7% |
| Information | 5 | 1.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 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 66085 vs 66223 →
ZIP 66085 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66213
Overland Park (66213)
27,322 residents
- 64012
Belton (64012)
27,260 residents
- 66223
Overland Park (66223)
21,759 residents
- 66209
Leawood (66209)
19,561 residents
- 66221
Overland Park (66221)
15,219 residents
- 66224
Overland Park (66224)
11,917 residents
- 66085 7,779
Stilwell (66085)
7,779 residents
- 64145 5,389
Kansas City (64145)
5,389 residents
- 66211 4,276
Leawood (66211)
4,276 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66085 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66085 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66221
Overland Park (66221)
$190,000 median income
- 66224
Overland Park (66224)
$188,004 median income
- 66013
Bucyrus (66013)
$164,320 median income
- 66085
Stilwell (66085)
$152,500 median income
- 66209
Leawood (66209)
$143,393 median income
- 66213
Overland Park (66213)
$117,706 median income
- 66223
Overland Park (66223)
$114,855 median income
- 66211
Leawood (66211)
$106,486 median income
- 64145
Kansas City (64145)
$95,159 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66085 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66223 | Overland Park, KS | 21,759 | 4.5 mi |
| 66224 | Overland Park, KS | 11,917 | 4.5 mi |
| 66013 | Bucyrus, KS | 1,839 | 5.4 mi |
| 66209 | Leawood, KS | 19,561 | 6.9 mi |
| 64012 | Belton, MO | 27,260 | 5.4 mi |
| 66221 | Overland Park, KS | 15,219 | 5.5 mi |
| 64145 | Kansas City, MO | 5,389 | 6.1 mi |
| 66211 | Leawood, KS | 4,276 | 8.6 mi |
| 66213 | Overland Park, KS | 27,322 | 7.5 mi |
| 64147 | Kansas City, MO | 769 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66085, 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 (7,779 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 66085 in?
ZIP code 66085 (Stilwell) 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 66085?
ZIP code 66085 in Stilwell, KS has a population of 7,779 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66085?
The median household income in ZIP 66085 is $152,500, which is 100% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66085?
The median home value in ZIP 66085 is $538,300, which is 94% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66085?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66085 is White at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66085?
ZIP code 66085 has 345 business establishments employing approximately 2,667 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66085?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66085 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (68), Construction (65), Other services (except public administration) (36). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66085?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66085 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. 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 66085?
In ZIP code 66085, 75.4% 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 66085?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66085 is 23.5 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 66085?
In ZIP code 66085, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66085?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66085 is 2.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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