Kansas City, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66101
Wyandotte County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,220
- 1,570/sq mi High-density area
- $42,551
- Median income Below-median income area
- $106,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kansas City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,570
- people per sq mi
- 39%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66101 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 66101 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, home to 13,220 residents across 8.4 square miles, a density of 1,570 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66101 reports a modest median household income of $42,551 (41% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,566. The poverty rate is 20.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $106,300 (34% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $812; owner occupancy is 39.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wyandotte County, so 66101 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 66101
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kansas City, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66101.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 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 66101, Kansas City, 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
13,220
Population
8.4
Area (sq mi)
1,570
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66101?
34.4
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
26.6%
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?
$42,551
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$24,566
Per Capita Income
20.6%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
19.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66101 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Kansas City, 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)
$42,551 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
6,023housing units
6,023
Total Housing Units
5,023
Occupied Units
1,000
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$106,300
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$812
Median Rent
1946
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 259 business establishments in ZIP 66101, employing approximately 3,289 people with a combined annual payroll of $149,413,000.
259
Businesses
3,289
Employees
$149.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 17.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 17.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 11.6% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 7.0% |
| Construction | 17 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.3% |
| Information | 3 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.2% |
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 66101 vs 66118 →
ZIP 66101 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66102
Kansas City (66102)
29,282 residents
- 66103
Kansas City (66103)
13,934 residents
- 66101
Kansas City (66101)
13,220 residents
- 64106 7,701
Kansas City (64106)
7,701 residents
- 64105 3,505
Kansas City (64105)
3,505 residents
- 64150 3,048
Riverside (64150)
3,048 residents
- 66105 2,924
Kansas City (66105)
2,924 residents
- 64101 339
Kansas City (64101)
339 residents
- 66118 3
Kansas City (66118)
3 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66101 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66101 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64105
Kansas City (64105)
$67,235 median income
- 64150
Riverside (64150)
$58,846 median income
- 66102
Kansas City (66102)
$52,861 median income
- 64106
Kansas City (64106)
$52,564 median income
- 66103
Kansas City (66103)
$52,479 median income
- 66101
Kansas City (66101)
$42,551 median income
- 66105
Kansas City (66105)
$34,397 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66101 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66118 | Kansas City, KS | 3 | 1.2 mi |
| 66115 | Kansas City, KS | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| 64101 | Kansas City, MO | 339 | 1.7 mi |
| 66105 | Kansas City, KS | 2,924 | 2.3 mi |
| 64102 | Kansas City, MO | 0 | 2.1 mi |
| 64105 | Kansas City, MO | 3,505 | 2.1 mi |
| 64150 | Riverside, MO | 3,048 | 3.6 mi |
| 66103 | Kansas City, KS | 13,934 | 4.0 mi |
| 64106 | Kansas City, MO | 7,701 | 3.0 mi |
| 66102 | Kansas City, KS | 29,282 | 3.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66101, 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 (13,220 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 66101 in?
ZIP code 66101 (Kansas City) is located in Wyandotte County, Kansas. Wyandotte County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wyandotte-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66101?
ZIP code 66101 in Kansas City, KS has a population of 13,220 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66101?
The median household income in ZIP 66101 is $42,551, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66101?
The median home value in ZIP 66101 is $106,300, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66101?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66101 is African American at 28.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66101?
ZIP code 66101 has 259 business establishments employing approximately 3,289 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66101?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66101 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (46), Other services (except public administration) (45), Health care and social assistance (30). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66101?
In ZIP code 66101, 46.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 66101?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66101 is 19.4 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 66101?
In ZIP code 66101, approximately 39.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66101?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66101 is 20.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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