ZIP Code 66106

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Kansas City · Wyandotte County · Kansas

Population
23,367

485/sq mi

Median income
$61,331

▼ 20% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$168,800

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.4%

Median age 33.5

Land area
48.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 66106 in Kansas City, Kansas has a population of 23,367. The median household income is $61,331, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $168,800, 39% below the US average. 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66106 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 48.2 square miles in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas. The area is home to 23,367 residents, producing a population density of 485 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 66106 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66106 sits at $61,331 (15% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $28,157. The poverty rate stands at 13.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $168,800 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,013 per month, and 68.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66106 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wyandotte County, so you can benchmark 66106 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 66106

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66106.

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 66106, 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

23,367

Population

48.2

Area (sq mi)

485

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66106?

33.5

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

15.6%

Foreign-Born

White 48.5%
African American 8.3%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%

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?

$61,331

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$28,157

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.5 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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%

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

What does housing look like?

9,074

Total Housing Units

8,653

Occupied Units

421

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.3%
Renter 31.7%

$168,800

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,013

Median Rent

1961

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

+1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

267

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+167%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66106 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.8% 179
2021 +16.7% 209
2022 +10.8% 231
2023 +13.4% 262
2024 +1.9% 267

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 422 business establishments in ZIP 66106, employing approximately 9,406 people with a combined annual payroll of $587,888,000.

422

Businesses

9,406

Employees

$587.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 78 18.5%
Wholesale trade 49 11.6%
Retail trade 44 10.4%
Transportation and warehousing 39 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 37 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 26 6.2%
Manufacturing 24 5.7%
Health care and social assistance 24 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 3.8%
Finance and insurance 13 3.1%
Information 7 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 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 66106 vs 66203 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
66203 Shawnee, KS 19,156 3.1 mi
66102 Kansas City, KS 29,282 3.3 mi
66202 Mission, KS 16,173 3.5 mi
66103 Kansas City, KS 13,934 4.1 mi
66105 Kansas City, KS 2,924 3.7 mi
66216 Shawnee, KS 24,368 4.2 mi
66104 Kansas City, KS 25,401 5.8 mi
66204 Overland Park, KS 18,832 5.3 mi
66205 Mission, KS 13,216 4.6 mi
66111 Kansas City, KS 10,155 5.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66106 in?
ZIP code 66106 (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 66106?
ZIP code 66106 in Kansas City, KS has a population of 23,367 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66106?
The median household income in ZIP 66106 is $61,331, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66106?
The median home value in ZIP 66106 is $168,800, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66106?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66106 is White at 48.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 42.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66106?
ZIP code 66106 has 422 business establishments employing approximately 9,406 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66106?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66106 are: Construction (78), Wholesale trade (49), Retail trade (44). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66106?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66106 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 66106?
In ZIP code 66106, 57.2% 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 66106?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66106 is 21.5 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 66106?
In ZIP code 66106, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66106?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66106 is 13.1% 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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