PlainZIP

Shawnee, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66217

Johnson County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,319
219/sq mi
$93,651
Median income
$456,400
Median home value
60.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Shawnee pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
219
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66217 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66217 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shawnee, Johnson County, Kansas, home to 5,319 residents across 24.3 square miles, a density of 219 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66217 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,651 (30% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $68,308. Local economic indicators show a 4.2% poverty rate alongside 1.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $456,400 (182% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,379 monthly, and 53.3% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 66217, plus 6 more within Johnson County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 66217

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shawnee, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66217.

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 66217, 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

5,319

Population

24.3

Area (sq mi)

219

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66217?

51.7

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 88.9%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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

How ZIP 66217 ranks nationally

Shawnee, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,651 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 71.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.0%

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

Owner 53.3%
Renter 46.7%

$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

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ZIP 66217 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 66217 ranks #0 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 66217 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 66217 ranks #6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Johnson County

66062 standard
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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 Shawnee, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66217 in? ▼
ZIP code 66217 (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 66217? ▼
ZIP code 66217 in Shawnee, KS has a population of 5,319 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66217? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66217 is $93,651, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66217? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66217 is $456,400, which is 64% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66217? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66217 is White at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66217? ▼
ZIP code 66217 has 178 business establishments employing approximately 3,285 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66217? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66217 are: Retail trade (28), Health care and social assistance (28), Professional, scientific, and technical services (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66217? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66217 increased by 31.0% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 179%. 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 66217? ▼
In ZIP code 66217, 71.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.0% 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 66217? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66217 is 21.1 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 66217? ▼
In ZIP code 66217, approximately 53.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66217? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66217 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.