Kansas City, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66102
Wyandotte County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,282
- 1,012/sq mi High-density area
- $52,861
- Median income Below-median income area
- $115,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.5%
- 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, mixed-tenure area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,012
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66102 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 66102 (Kansas City, KS) rose +17.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 292.6 in 2023 to 343.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 66102 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, with 29,282 residents across 28.9 square miles, a density of 1,012 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66102 reports a modest median household income of $52,861 (26% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,145. The poverty rate is 22.6%, 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 $115,600 (29% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $1,041; owner occupancy is 56.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wyandotte County, so 66102 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 66102
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kansas City, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66102.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
80 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Construction
Construction
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 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 66102, 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
29,282
Population
28.9
Area (sq mi)
1,012
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66102?
29.6
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
28.7%
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?
$52,861
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$23,145
Per Capita Income
22.6%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66102 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)
$52,861 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
11,464housing units
11,464
Total Housing Units
10,037
Occupied Units
1,427
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$115,600
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,041
Median Rent
1954
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
+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 66102 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
- 66104
Kansas City (66104)
25,401 residents
- 66106
Kansas City (66106)
23,367 residents
- 66203
Shawnee (66203)
19,156 residents
- 66101
Kansas City (66101)
13,220 residents
- 66112 11,458
Kansas City (66112)
11,458 residents
- 64105 3,505
Kansas City (64105)
3,505 residents
- 66105 2,924
Kansas City (66105)
2,924 residents
- 64101 339
Kansas City (64101)
339 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66102 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66102 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66203
Shawnee (66203)
$75,869 median income
- 64105
Kansas City (64105)
$67,235 median income
- 66112
Kansas City (66112)
$62,313 median income
- 66104
Kansas City (66104)
$61,338 median income
- 66106
Kansas City (66106)
$61,331 median income
- 66102
Kansas City (66102)
$52,861 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 66102 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66102, 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 (29,282 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 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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