Shawnee, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66216
Johnson County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,368
- 1,205/sq mi High-density area
- $111,744
- Median income Above-median income area
- $353,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shawnee pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,205
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66216 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 66216 (Shawnee, KS) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 236.1 in 2023 to 250.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 66216 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shawnee, Johnson County, Kansas, with 24,368 residents across 20.2 square miles, a density of 1,205 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66216 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,744 (55% above the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,424. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.5% and unemployment is 2.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $353,300 (118% above the average Kansas ZIP), while 83.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,484.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Johnson County, so 66216 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 66216
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shawnee, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66216.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
61 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
49 establishments
- Construction
Construction
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 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 66216, 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
24,368
Population
20.2
Area (sq mi)
1,205
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66216?
43.7
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
5.9%
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?
$111,744
Median Household Income
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$55,424
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66216 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)
$111,744 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
10,119housing units
10,119
Total Housing Units
9,869
Occupied Units
250
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$353,300
Median Home Value
+118% vs state ZIP avg
$1,484
Median Rent
1981
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
+5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
250
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+150%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66216 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 167 |
| 2021 | +11.4% | 187 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 213 |
| 2023 | +10.8% | 236 |
| 2024 | +5.9% | 250 |
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 442 business establishments in ZIP 66216, employing approximately 4,358 people with a combined annual payroll of $185,356,000.
442
Businesses
4,358
Employees
$185.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 61 | 13.8% |
| Retail trade | 53 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 49 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 48 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 8.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.6% |
| Information | 3 | 0.7% |
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 66216 vs 66203 →
ZIP 66216 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
- 66215
Lenexa (66215)
24,770 residents
- 66216
Shawnee (66216)
24,368 residents
- 66106
Kansas City (66106)
23,367 residents
- 66203
Shawnee (66203)
19,156 residents
- 66204
Overland Park (66204)
18,832 residents
- 66202
Mission (66202)
16,173 residents
- 66214 11,691
Overland Park (66214)
11,691 residents
- 66219 10,486
Lenexa (66219)
10,486 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66216 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66216 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66218
Shawnee (66218)
$168,878 median income
- 66216
Shawnee (66216)
$111,744 median income
- 66219
Lenexa (66219)
$94,124 median income
- 66217
Shawnee (66217)
$93,651 median income
- 66215
Lenexa (66215)
$88,232 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 66216 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66203 | Shawnee, KS | 19,156 | 2.0 mi |
| 66217 | Shawnee, KS | 5,319 | 2.2 mi |
| 66215 | Lenexa, KS | 24,770 | 3.9 mi |
| 66214 | Overland Park, KS | 11,691 | 3.7 mi |
| 66218 | Shawnee, KS | 7,754 | 4.1 mi |
| 66202 | Mission, KS | 16,173 | 3.9 mi |
| 66204 | Overland Park, KS | 18,832 | 3.7 mi |
| 66106 | Kansas City, KS | 23,367 | 4.2 mi |
| 66219 | Lenexa, KS | 10,486 | 4.7 mi |
| 66212 | Overland Park, KS | 32,096 | 5.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66216, 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 (24,368 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 66216 in?
ZIP code 66216 (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 66216?
ZIP code 66216 in Shawnee, KS has a population of 24,368 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66216?
The median household income in ZIP 66216 is $111,744, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66216?
The median home value in ZIP 66216 is $353,300, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66216?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66216 is White at 78.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66216?
ZIP code 66216 has 442 business establishments employing approximately 4,358 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66216?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66216 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (61), Retail trade (53), Health care and social assistance (49). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66216?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66216 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 66216?
In ZIP code 66216, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.3% 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 66216?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66216 is 20.8 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 66216?
In ZIP code 66216, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66216?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66216 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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