PlainZIP

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
$75,869
Median income
$254,900
Median home value
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Kansas average), while per-capita income is $40,850. Local economic indicators show a 8.9% poverty rate alongside 4.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $254,900 for a typical home value (58% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,244 a month; 63.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 66203 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Johnson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66203?

38.2

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

9.9%

Foreign-Born

White 74.3%
African American 6.0%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%

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

How ZIP 66203 ranks nationally

Shawnee, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,869 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.7%

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

Owner 63.8%
Renter 36.2%

$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

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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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66203 ranks #5 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 66203 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 66203 ranks #9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Johnson County

66062 standard
Olathe, KS
Pop: 74,411
66061 standard
Olathe, KS
Pop: 55,805
66212 standard
Overland Park, KS
Pop: 32,096
66213 standard
Overland Park, KS
Pop: 27,322
66215 standard
Lenexa, KS
Pop: 24,770
66216 standard
Shawnee, KS
Pop: 24,368

Related Areas

Johnson County Shawnee, KS Kansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.