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Kansas City, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66106

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

23,367
485/sq mi
$61,331
Median income
$168,800
Median home value
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kansas City pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
485
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66106 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66106 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, with 23,367 residents across 48.2 square miles, a density of 485 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66106 reports a modest median household income of $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%. Housing costs here run $168,800 for a typical home value (4% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,013 a month; 68.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 66106

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kansas City, KS

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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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

How ZIP 66106 ranks nationally

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

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

$61,331 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

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 66106 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 66106 ranks #4 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 66106 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 66106 ranks #8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Wyandotte County

66102 standard
Kansas City, KS
Pop: 29,282
66104 standard
Kansas City, KS
Pop: 25,401
66109 standard
Kansas City, KS
Pop: 20,480
66103 standard
Kansas City, KS
Pop: 13,934
66101 standard
Kansas City, KS
Pop: 13,220
66112 standard
Kansas City, KS
Pop: 11,458

Related Areas

Wyandotte County Kansas City, KS Kansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.