PlainZIP

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
$143,393
Median income
$598,200
Median home value
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Kansas average), while per-capita income is $88,192. Local economic indicators show a 4.2% poverty rate alongside 2.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $598,200 (270% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,577 monthly, and 70.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Johnson County, letting you compare 66209 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 66209?

46.4

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 84.1%
African American 4.5%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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

$88,192

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

19.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66209 ranks nationally

Leawood, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$143,393 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 79.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,673

Total Housing Units

8,316

Occupied Units

357

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.7%

$598,200

Median Home Value

+270% vs state

$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

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ZIP 66209 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 66209 ranks #4 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 66209 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 66209 ranks #3 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
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

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 Leawood, KS Kansas

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.

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