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Kansas City, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66109

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

20,480
172/sq mi
$102,593
Median income
$273,600
Median home value
34.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kansas City pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
172
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66109 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66109 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, with 20,480 residents across 119.2 square miles, a density of 172 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66109 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,593 (43% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $41,331. Local economic indicators show a 4.5% poverty rate alongside 4.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $273,600 (69% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,670 monthly, and 79.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wyandotte County, so you can benchmark 66109 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 66109

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kansas City, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66109.

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 66109, 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

20,480

Population

119.2

Area (sq mi)

172

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66109?

38.0

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

9.8%

Foreign-Born

White 55.4%
African American 18.2%
Asian 7.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%

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?

$102,593

Median Household Income

+43% vs state

$41,331

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66109 ranks nationally

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

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

$102,593 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.0%

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

What does housing look like?

10,444

Total Housing Units

9,736

Occupied Units

708

Vacant Units

2.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.9%
Renter 20.1%

$273,600

Median Home Value

+69% vs state

$1,670

Median Rent

1990

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

+8.8%

YoY Change (2024)

265

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+165%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66109 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 175
2021 +12.1% 196
2022 +16.4% 228
2023 +7.0% 244
2024 +8.8% 265

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 303 business establishments in ZIP 66109, employing approximately 4,140 people with a combined annual payroll of $165,264,000.

303

Businesses

4,140

Employees

$165.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 46 15.2%
Construction 42 13.9%
Retail trade 35 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 35 11.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 31 10.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 24 7.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 11 3.6%
Finance and insurance 11 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.0%
Manufacturing 5 1.6%
Information 5 1.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 66109 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 66109 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 66109 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 66109 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
64092 Waldron, MO 44 4.1 mi
66112 Kansas City, KS 11,458 4.5 mi
66111 Kansas City, KS 10,155 5.8 mi
66007 Basehor, KS 5,614 6.1 mi
66043 Lansing, KS 10,787 6.7 mi
66104 Kansas City, KS 25,401 7.5 mi
64152 Kansas City, MO 26,024 6.7 mi
66218 Shawnee, KS 7,754 10.2 mi
66226 Shawnee, KS 12,877 9.3 mi
66102 Kansas City, KS 29,282 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wyandotte County

66102 standard
Kansas City, KS
Pop: 29,282
66104 standard
Kansas City, KS
Pop: 25,401
66106 standard
Kansas City, KS
Pop: 23,367
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 66109 in? ▼
ZIP code 66109 (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 66109? ▼
ZIP code 66109 in Kansas City, KS has a population of 20,480 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66109? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66109 is $102,593, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66109? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66109 is $273,600, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66109? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66109 is White at 55.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66109? ▼
ZIP code 66109 has 303 business establishments employing approximately 4,140 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66109? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66109 are: Health care and social assistance (46), Construction (42), Retail trade (35). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66109? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66109 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 66109? ▼
In ZIP code 66109, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.0% 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 66109? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66109 is 23.9 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 66109? ▼
In ZIP code 66109, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66109? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66109 is 4.5% 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.