ZIP Code 66102

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Kansas City · Wyandotte County · Kansas

Population
29,282

1,012/sq mi

Median income
$52,861

▼ 31% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$115,600

▼ 58% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.5%

Median age 29.6

Land area
28.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 66102 in Kansas City, Kansas has a population of 29,282. The median household income is $52,861, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $115,600, 58% below the US average. 13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66102 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.9 square miles in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas. The area is home to 29,282 residents, producing a population density of 1,012 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 66102 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66102 sits at $52,861 (26% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $23,145. The poverty rate stands at 22.6% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. On housing, the median home value is $115,600 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $1,041 per month, and 56.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66102 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wyandotte County, so you can benchmark 66102 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 66102

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66102.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66102, Kansas City, 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

29,282

Population

28.9

Area (sq mi)

1,012

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66102?

29.6

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

28.7%

Foreign-Born

White 26.2%
African American 18.3%
Asian 7.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 51.7%

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?

$52,861

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$23,145

Per Capita Income

22.6%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 44.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,464

Total Housing Units

10,037

Occupied Units

1,427

Vacant Units

2.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.8%
Renter 43.2%

$115,600

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$1,041

Median Rent

1954

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+17.2%

YoY Change (2024)

343

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+243%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66102 have increased 17.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +243% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.3% 207
2021 +19.0% 246
2022 +12.8% 277
2023 +5.5% 293
2024 +17.2% 343

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 412 business establishments in ZIP 66102, employing approximately 9,276 people with a combined annual payroll of $352,327,000.

412

Businesses

9,276

Employees

$352.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 80 19.4%
Health care and social assistance 62 15.1%
Construction 54 13.1%
Other services (except public administration) 51 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 45 10.9%
Finance and insurance 26 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.9%
Manufacturing 8 1.9%
Wholesale trade 5 1.2%
Information 4 1.0%
Educational services 4 1.0%

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 66102 vs 66104 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
66104 Kansas City, KS 25,401 2.6 mi
66106 Kansas City, KS 23,367 3.3 mi
66101 Kansas City, KS 13,220 3.4 mi
66105 Kansas City, KS 2,924 3.3 mi
66118 Kansas City, KS 3 4.1 mi
66112 Kansas City, KS 11,458 4.5 mi
64101 Kansas City, MO 339 4.8 mi
64102 Kansas City, MO 0 4.8 mi
64105 Kansas City, MO 3,505 5.3 mi
66203 Shawnee, KS 19,156 6.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66102 in?
ZIP code 66102 (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 66102?
ZIP code 66102 in Kansas City, KS has a population of 29,282 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66102?
The median household income in ZIP 66102 is $52,861, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66102?
The median home value in ZIP 66102 is $115,600, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66102?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66102 is White at 26.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 51.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66102?
ZIP code 66102 has 412 business establishments employing approximately 9,276 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66102?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66102 are: Retail trade (80), Health care and social assistance (62), Construction (54). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66102?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66102 increased by 17.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 243%. 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 66102?
In ZIP code 66102, 44.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 66102?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66102 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 66102?
In ZIP code 66102, approximately 56.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66102?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66102 is 22.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Kansas City, KS

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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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