Overland Park, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66221
Johnson County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,219
- 781/sq mi High-density area
- $190,000
- Median income Above-median income area
- $711,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 76.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Overland Park pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 781
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66221 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 66221 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas, home to 15,219 residents across 19.5 square miles, a density of 781 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66221 skews affluent, with a median household income of $190,000 (164% above the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $81,676. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.0% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $711,300 (340% above the average Kansas ZIP), while 85.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,747.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 76.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Johnson County, so 66221 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 66221
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Overland Park, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66221.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
131 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
79 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
55 establishments
- Finance and insurance 50
Finance and insurance
50 establishments
- Retail trade 40
Retail trade
40 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 66221, Overland Park, 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
15,219
Population
19.5
Area (sq mi)
781
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66221?
39.6
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
9.1%
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?
$190,000
Median Household Income
+164% vs state ZIP avg
$81,676
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66221 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Overland Park, 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)
$190,000 Top 1% higher than 99% of 659 Kansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
8,850housing units
8,850
Total Housing Units
8,666
Occupied Units
184
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$711,300
Median Home Value
+340% vs state ZIP avg
$1,747
Median Rent
2007
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
+11.1%
YoY Change (2023)
197
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+97%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66221 have increased 11.1% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +6.7% | 155 |
| 2020 | -2.1% | 152 |
| 2021 | +4.7% | 159 |
| 2022 | +11.3% | 178 |
| 2023 | +11.1% | 197 |
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 567 business establishments in ZIP 66221, employing approximately 3,931 people with a combined annual payroll of $176,468,000.
567
Businesses
3,931
Employees
$176.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 131 | 23.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 79 | 13.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 9.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 50 | 8.8% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 7.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 6.2% |
| Construction | 34 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 13 | 2.3% |
| Information | 11 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.6% |
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 66221 vs 66213 →
ZIP 66221 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66062
Olathe (66062)
74,411 residents
- 66212
Overland Park (66212)
32,096 residents
- 66213 27,322
Overland Park (66213)
27,322 residents
- 66215 24,770
Lenexa (66215)
24,770 residents
- 66223 21,759
Overland Park (66223)
21,759 residents
- 66209 19,561
Leawood (66209)
19,561 residents
- 66210 18,102
Overland Park (66210)
18,102 residents
- 66221 15,219
Overland Park (66221)
15,219 residents
- 66224 11,917
Overland Park (66224)
11,917 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66221 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66221 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66221
Overland Park (66221)
$190,000 median income
- 66224
Overland Park (66224)
$188,004 median income
- 66085
Stilwell (66085)
$152,500 median income
- 66209
Leawood (66209)
$143,393 median income
- 66213
Overland Park (66213)
$117,706 median income
- 66062
Olathe (66062)
$117,585 median income
- 66223
Overland Park (66223)
$114,855 median income
- 66210
Overland Park (66210)
$95,636 median income
- 66215
Lenexa (66215)
$88,232 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66221 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66213 | Overland Park, KS | 27,322 | 2.5 mi |
| 66223 | Overland Park, KS | 21,759 | 2.3 mi |
| 66210 | Overland Park, KS | 18,102 | 4.2 mi |
| 66224 | Overland Park, KS | 11,917 | 4.4 mi |
| 66062 | Olathe, KS | 74,411 | 4.2 mi |
| 66214 | Overland Park, KS | 11,691 | 6.9 mi |
| 66209 | Leawood, KS | 19,561 | 4.6 mi |
| 66212 | Overland Park, KS | 32,096 | 6.6 mi |
| 66085 | Stilwell, KS | 7,779 | 5.5 mi |
| 66215 | Lenexa, KS | 24,770 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66221, 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 (15,219 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 66221 in?
ZIP code 66221 (Overland Park) 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 66221?
ZIP code 66221 in Overland Park, KS has a population of 15,219 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66221?
The median household income in ZIP 66221 is $190,000, which is 149% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66221?
The median home value in ZIP 66221 is $711,300, which is 156% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66221?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66221 is White at 80.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66221?
ZIP code 66221 has 567 business establishments employing approximately 3,931 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66221?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66221 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (131), Health care and social assistance (79), Real estate and rental and leasing (55). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66221?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66221 increased by 11.1% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. 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 66221?
In ZIP code 66221, 82.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 76.0% 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 66221?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66221 is 22.0 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 66221?
In ZIP code 66221, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66221?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66221 is 3.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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