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Kansas City, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66103

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

13,934
1,111/sq mi
$52,479
Median income
$148,400
Median home value
31.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kansas City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,111
people per sq mi
41%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66103 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66103 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, home to 13,934 residents across 12.5 square miles, a density of 1,111 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66103 reports a modest median household income of $52,479 (27% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $31,683. Poverty here runs at 18.2%, with unemployment measured at 4.2%. Housing costs here run $148,400 for a typical home value (8% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,251 a month; 40.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 66103, plus 6 more within Wyandotte County, give a clearer read than the 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 66103

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kansas City, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66103.

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 66103, 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

13,934

Population

12.5

Area (sq mi)

1,111

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66103?

31.3

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

16.5%

Foreign-Born

White 47.4%
African American 12.8%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%

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?

$52,479

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$31,683

Per Capita Income

18.2%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66103 ranks nationally

Kansas City, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,479 17th percentile higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 63.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,903

Total Housing Units

5,961

Occupied Units

942

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.6%
Renter 59.4%

$148,400

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$1,251

Median Rent

1957

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

-0.3%

YoY Change (2024)

324

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+224%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66103 have decreased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +224% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.9% 225
2021 +13.4% 255
2022 +16.6% 298
2023 +9.1% 325
2024 -0.3% 324

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 298 business establishments in ZIP 66103, employing approximately 14,329 people with a combined annual payroll of $964,668,000.

298

Businesses

14,329

Employees

$964.7M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 53 17.8%
Wholesale trade 38 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 34 11.4%
Retail trade 26 8.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 8.7%
Other services (except public administration) 25 8.4%
Health care and social assistance 24 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 7.4%
Manufacturing 18 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.7%
Information 3 1.0%
Finance and insurance 3 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 66103 vs 66205 →

ZIP 66103 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 66103 ranks #3 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 66103 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 66103 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
66205 Mission, KS 13,216 2.1 mi
64111 Kansas City, MO 16,318 1.8 mi
66105 Kansas City, KS 2,924 1.9 mi
64102 Kansas City, MO 0 2.6 mi
66118 Kansas City, KS 3 3.0 mi
64112 Kansas City, MO 8,147 2.4 mi
66101 Kansas City, KS 13,220 4.0 mi
64108 Kansas City, MO 7,584 2.7 mi
64109 Kansas City, MO 9,931 3.2 mi
66208 Prairie Village, KS 20,945 4.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wyandotte County

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Pop: 25,401
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Pop: 23,367
66109 standard
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Pop: 20,480
66101 standard
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Pop: 13,220
66112 standard
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Pop: 11,458

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66103 in? ▼
ZIP code 66103 (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 66103? ▼
ZIP code 66103 in Kansas City, KS has a population of 13,934 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66103? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66103 is $52,479, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66103? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66103 is $148,400, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66103? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66103 is White at 47.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66103? ▼
ZIP code 66103 has 298 business establishments employing approximately 14,329 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66103? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66103 are: Construction (53), Wholesale trade (38), Accommodation and food services (34). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66103? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66103 decreased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 224%. 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 66103? ▼
In ZIP code 66103, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.7% 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 66103? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66103 is 22.5 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 66103? ▼
In ZIP code 66103, approximately 40.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66103? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66103 is 18.2% 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.