Shawnee, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66203
Johnson County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,156
- 1,178/sq mi High-density area
- $75,869
- Median income Near-median income area
- $254,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shawnee pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,178
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66203 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 66203 (Shawnee, KS) rose +7.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 238.3 in 2023 to 256.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 66203 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shawnee, Johnson County, Kansas, home to 19,156 residents across 16.3 square miles, a density of 1,178 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66203 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,869 (6% above the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,850. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $254,900 (58% above the average Kansas ZIP), while 63.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,244.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Johnson County, so 66203 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 66203
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shawnee, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66203.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
90 establishments
- Construction
Construction
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
76 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
49 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
48 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 66203, Shawnee, 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
19,156
Population
16.3
Area (sq mi)
1,178
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66203?
38.2
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
9.9%
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?
$75,869
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$40,850
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66203 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Shawnee, 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)
$75,869 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
8,868housing units
8,868
Total Housing Units
8,538
Occupied Units
330
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$254,900
Median Home Value
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$1,244
Median Rent
1969
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
+7.7%
YoY Change (2024)
257
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+157%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66203 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 173 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 193 |
| 2022 | +13.5% | 220 |
| 2023 | +8.5% | 238 |
| 2024 | +7.7% | 257 |
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 585 business establishments in ZIP 66203, employing approximately 7,565 people with a combined annual payroll of $409,296,000.
585
Businesses
7,565
Employees
$409.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 90 | 15.4% |
| Construction | 81 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 76 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 49 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 48 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 3.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 20 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.0% |
| Information | 3 | 0.5% |
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 66203 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66212
Overland Park (66212)
32,096 residents
- 66216
Shawnee (66216)
24,368 residents
- 66106
Kansas City (66106)
23,367 residents
- 66208
Prairie Village (66208)
20,945 residents
- 66203
Shawnee (66203)
19,156 residents
- 66204
Overland Park (66204)
18,832 residents
- 66210
Overland Park (66210)
18,102 residents
- 66202
Mission (66202)
16,173 residents
- 66205
Mission (66205)
13,216 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66203 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66203 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66208
Prairie Village (66208)
$124,000 median income
- 66216
Shawnee (66216)
$111,744 median income
- 66205
Mission (66205)
$102,449 median income
- 66210
Overland Park (66210)
$95,636 median income
- 66217
Shawnee (66217)
$93,651 median income
- 66214
Overland Park (66214)
$83,435 median income
- 66212
Overland Park (66212)
$81,477 median income
- 66204
Overland Park (66204)
$75,889 median income
- 66203
Shawnee (66203)
$75,869 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66203 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66202 | Mission, KS | 16,173 | 2.0 mi |
| 66216 | Shawnee, KS | 24,368 | 2.0 mi |
| 66106 | Kansas City, KS | 23,367 | 3.1 mi |
| 66204 | Overland Park, KS | 18,832 | 2.5 mi |
| 66214 | Overland Park, KS | 11,691 | 4.0 mi |
| 66205 | Mission, KS | 13,216 | 4.1 mi |
| 66217 | Shawnee, KS | 5,319 | 4.2 mi |
| 66212 | Overland Park, KS | 32,096 | 4.7 mi |
| 66208 | Prairie Village, KS | 20,945 | 4.4 mi |
| 66210 | Overland Park, KS | 18,102 | 6.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66203, 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 (19,156 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 66203 in?
ZIP code 66203 (Shawnee) is located in Johnson County, Kansas. Johnson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/johnson-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66203?
ZIP code 66203 in Shawnee, KS has a population of 19,156 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66203?
The median household income in ZIP 66203 is $75,869, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66203?
The median home value in ZIP 66203 is $254,900, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66203?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66203 is White at 74.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66203?
ZIP code 66203 has 585 business establishments employing approximately 7,565 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66203?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66203 are: Retail trade (90), Construction (81), Other services (except public administration) (76). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66203?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66203 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 66203?
In ZIP code 66203, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.7% 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 66203?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66203 is 22.7 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 66203?
In ZIP code 66203, approximately 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66203?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66203 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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