ZIP Code 66217
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Shawnee · Johnson County · Kansas
- Population
- 5,319
- Median income
- $93,651
- Median home value
- $456,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 60.0%
- Land area
- 24.3 sq mi
219/sq mi
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
▲ 64% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
Median age 51.7
Chicago
ZIP code 66217 in Shawnee, Kansas has a population of 5,319. The median household income is $93,651, which is 23% above the national average. Median home value is $456,400, 64% above the US average. 60.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 66217 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.3 square miles in Shawnee, Johnson County, Kansas. The area is home to 5,319 residents, producing a population density of 219 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 66217 against Kansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66217 sits at $93,651 (30% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $68,308. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $456,400 (182% above the state average) with median rent at $1,379 per month, and 53.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66217 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Johnson County, so you can benchmark 66217 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 66217
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66217.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66217, Shawnee, KS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,319
Population
24.3
Area (sq mi)
219
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66217?
51.7
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
3.8%
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?
$93,651
Median Household Income
+30% vs state
$68,308
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,784
Total Housing Units
2,643
Occupied Units
141
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$456,400
Median Home Value
+182% vs state
$1,379
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
+31.0%
YoY Change (2023)
279
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+179%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66217 have increased 31.0% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +13.3% | 181 |
| 2020 | -5.0% | 172 |
| 2021 | +7.8% | 186 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 213 |
| 2023 | +31.0% | 279 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 178 business establishments in ZIP 66217, employing approximately 3,285 people with a combined annual payroll of $138,761,000.
178
Businesses
3,285
Employees
$138.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 28 | 15.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 15.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 7.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 7.9% |
| Construction | 10 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.7% |
| Information | 3 | 1.7% |
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 66217 vs 66218 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66218 | Shawnee, KS | 7,754 | 2.0 mi |
| 66216 | Shawnee, KS | 24,368 | 2.2 mi |
| 66219 | Lenexa, KS | 10,486 | 3.9 mi |
| 66220 | Lenexa, KS | 7,133 | 3.9 mi |
| 66111 | Kansas City, KS | 10,155 | 5.2 mi |
| 66203 | Shawnee, KS | 19,156 | 4.2 mi |
| 66215 | Lenexa, KS | 24,770 | 4.2 mi |
| 66226 | Shawnee, KS | 12,877 | 4.4 mi |
| 66214 | Overland Park, KS | 11,691 | 4.8 mi |
| 66112 | Kansas City, KS | 11,458 | 7.3 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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