ZIP Code 66106
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Kansas City · Wyandotte County · Kansas
- Population
- 23,367
- Median income
- $61,331
- Median home value
- $168,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.4%
- Land area
- 48.2 sq mi
485/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.5
Chicago
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.
- Construction
Construction
78 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
49 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66106?
33.5
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
15.6%
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?
$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?
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
$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)
How have home values changed over time?
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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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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