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 High-density area
- $102,593
- Median income Above-median income area
- $273,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 66109 (Kansas City, KS) rose +8.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 244.1 in 2023 to 265.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,331. The poverty rate is 4.5%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $273,600 (69% above the average Kansas ZIP), while 79.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,670.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wyandotte County, so 66109 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 66109
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kansas City, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66109.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
46 establishments
- Construction
Construction
42 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
31 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 66109?
38.0
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
9.8%
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?
$102,593
Median Household Income
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$41,331
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66109 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)
$102,593 Top 8% higher than 92% of 659 Kansas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,444housing units
10,444
Total Housing Units
9,736
Occupied Units
708
Vacant Units
2.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$273,600
Median Home Value
+69% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 66109 vs 64092 →
ZIP 66109 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
- 64152
Kansas City (64152)
26,024 residents
- 66104
Kansas City (66104)
25,401 residents
- 66109
Kansas City (66109)
20,480 residents
- 66226
Shawnee (66226)
12,877 residents
- 66112 11,458
Kansas City (66112)
11,458 residents
- 66043 10,787
Lansing (66043)
10,787 residents
- 66111 10,155
Kansas City (66111)
10,155 residents
- 66218 7,754
Shawnee (66218)
7,754 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66109 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66109 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66226
Shawnee (66226)
$173,667 median income
- 66218
Shawnee (66218)
$168,878 median income
- 66007
Basehor (66007)
$121,266 median income
- 64152
Kansas City (64152)
$114,688 median income
- 66043
Lansing (66043)
$103,060 median income
- 66109
Kansas City (66109)
$102,593 median income
- 66111 $65,972
Kansas City (66111)
$65,972 median income
- 66112 $62,313
Kansas City (66112)
$62,313 median income
- 66104 $61,338
Kansas City (66104)
$61,338 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66109, 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 (20,480 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 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.
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