Leawood, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66209
Johnson County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,561
- 1,223/sq mi High-density area
- $143,393
- Median income Above-median income area
- $598,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 71.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Leawood pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,223
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66209 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 66209 (Leawood, KS) rose +1.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.7 in 2023 to 208.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 66209 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Leawood, Johnson County, Kansas, home to 19,561 residents across 16.0 square miles, a density of 1,223 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66209 skews affluent, with a median household income of $143,393 (99% above the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $88,192. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.2% and unemployment is 2.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $598,200 (270% above the average Kansas ZIP), while 70.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,577.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Johnson County, so 66209 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 66209
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leawood, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66209.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
139 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
105 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
91 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 50
Real estate and rental and leasing
50 establishments
- Finance and insurance 45
Finance and insurance
45 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 66209, Leawood, 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
19,561
Population
16.0
Area (sq mi)
1,223
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66209?
46.4
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
7.6%
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?
$143,393
Median Household Income
+99% vs state ZIP avg
$88,192
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
19.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66209 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Leawood, 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)
$143,393 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
8,673housing units
8,673
Total Housing Units
8,316
Occupied Units
357
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$598,200
Median Home Value
+270% vs state ZIP avg
$1,577
Median Rent
1991
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
+1.0%
YoY Change (2024)
209
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+109%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66209 have increased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 161 |
| 2021 | +6.4% | 171 |
| 2022 | +23.5% | 212 |
| 2023 | -2.3% | 207 |
| 2024 | +1.0% | 209 |
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 635 business establishments in ZIP 66209, employing approximately 7,763 people with a combined annual payroll of $414,168,000.
635
Businesses
7,763
Employees
$414.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 139 | 21.9% |
| Retail trade | 105 | 16.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 91 | 14.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 50 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 45 | 7.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 43 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 42 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 35 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 3.9% |
| Construction | 17 | 2.7% |
| Information | 10 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.8% |
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 66209 vs 66211 →
ZIP 66209 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
- 66213
Overland Park (66213)
27,322 residents
- 66223
Overland Park (66223)
21,759 residents
- 66209
Leawood (66209)
19,561 residents
- 66210
Overland Park (66210)
18,102 residents
- 66207
Overland Park (66207)
13,004 residents
- 66224 11,917
Overland Park (66224)
11,917 residents
- 66206 9,693
Leawood (66206)
9,693 residents
- 64145 5,389
Kansas City (64145)
5,389 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66209 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66209 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66224
Overland Park (66224)
$188,004 median income
- 66206
Leawood (66206)
$174,394 median income
- 66209
Leawood (66209)
$143,393 median income
- 66207
Overland Park (66207)
$125,153 median income
- 66213
Overland Park (66213)
$117,706 median income
- 66223
Overland Park (66223)
$114,855 median income
- 66211
Leawood (66211)
$106,486 median income
- 66210
Overland Park (66210)
$95,636 median income
- 64145
Kansas City (64145)
$95,159 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66209 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66211 | Leawood, KS | 4,276 | 1.7 mi |
| 66224 | Overland Park, KS | 11,917 | 2.6 mi |
| 66207 | Overland Park, KS | 13,004 | 3.9 mi |
| 66223 | Overland Park, KS | 21,759 | 3.0 mi |
| 66213 | Overland Park, KS | 27,322 | 3.6 mi |
| 64145 | Kansas City, MO | 5,389 | 2.9 mi |
| 64146 | Kansas City, MO | 1,376 | 3.6 mi |
| 66206 | Leawood, KS | 9,693 | 4.2 mi |
| 66210 | Overland Park, KS | 18,102 | 3.9 mi |
| 66212 | Overland Park, KS | 32,096 | 4.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66209, 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 (19,561 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 66209 in?
ZIP code 66209 (Leawood) 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 66209?
ZIP code 66209 in Leawood, KS has a population of 19,561 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66209?
The median household income in ZIP 66209 is $143,393, which is 88% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66209?
The median home value in ZIP 66209 is $598,200, which is 115% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66209?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66209 is White at 84.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66209?
ZIP code 66209 has 635 business establishments employing approximately 7,763 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66209?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66209 are: Health care and social assistance (139), Retail trade (105), Professional, scientific, and technical services (91). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66209?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66209 increased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 66209?
In ZIP code 66209, 79.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.9% 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 66209?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66209 is 19.4 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 66209?
In ZIP code 66209, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66209?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66209 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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