ZIP Code 66203
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Shawnee · Johnson County · Kansas
- Population
- 19,156
- Median income
- $75,869
- Median home value
- $254,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.7%
- Land area
- 16.3 sq mi
1,178/sq mi
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
▼ 8% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.2
Chicago
ZIP code 66203 in Shawnee, Kansas has a population of 19,156. The median household income is $75,869, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $254,900, 8% below the US average. 37.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 66203 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.3 square miles in Shawnee, Johnson County, Kansas. The area is home to 19,156 residents, producing a population density of 1,178 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 66203 against Kansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66203 sits at $75,869 (6% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $40,850. The poverty rate stands at 8.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $254,900 (58% above the state average) with median rent at $1,244 per month, and 63.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66203 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Johnson County, so you can benchmark 66203 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 66203
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$40,850
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 66203 vs 66202 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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