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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
$111,744
Median income
$353,300
Median home value
54.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Kansas average), while per-capita income is $55,424. Local economic indicators show a 6.5% poverty rate alongside 2.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $353,300 for a typical home value (118% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,484 a month; 83.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Johnson County, letting you compare 66216 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 66216

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shawnee, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66216.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 66216?

43.7

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 78.5%
African American 5.8%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

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

$55,424

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66216 ranks nationally

Shawnee, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$111,744 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.3%

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

What does housing look like?

10,119

Total Housing Units

9,869

Occupied Units

250

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$353,300

Median Home Value

+118% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66216 ranks #3 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 66216 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 66216 ranks #2 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
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

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
66223 standard
Overland Park, KS
Pop: 21,759

Related Areas

Johnson County Shawnee, KS Kansas

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.

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