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 High-density area
- $61,331
- Median income Below-median income area
- $168,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kansas City pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 66106 (Kansas City, KS) rose +1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 262.4 in 2023 to 267.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,157. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $168,800 (4% above the average Kansas ZIP) and median rent is $1,013; 68.3% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wyandotte County, so 66106 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 66106
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kansas City, KS
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$28,157
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66106 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)
$61,331 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
9,074housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 66102
Kansas City (66102)
29,282 residents
- 66104
Kansas City (66104)
25,401 residents
- 66216
Shawnee (66216)
24,368 residents
- 66106
Kansas City (66106)
23,367 residents
- 66203
Shawnee (66203)
19,156 residents
- 66204
Overland Park (66204)
18,832 residents
- 66202
Mission (66202)
16,173 residents
- 66103
Kansas City (66103)
13,934 residents
- 66205
Mission (66205)
13,216 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66106 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66106 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66216
Shawnee (66216)
$111,744 median income
- 66205
Mission (66205)
$102,449 median income
- 66204
Overland Park (66204)
$75,889 median income
- 66203
Shawnee (66203)
$75,869 median income
- 66202
Mission (66202)
$75,129 median income
- 66111
Kansas City (66111)
$65,972 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
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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66106, 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 (23,367 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 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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