Lenexa, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66227
Johnson County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,543
- 132/sq mi High-density area
- $139,883
- Median income Above-median income area
- $478,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 70.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lenexa pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 132
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66227 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 66227 (Lenexa, KS) rose +10.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.5 in 2023 to 276.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 66227 covers 34.4 square miles in Lenexa, Johnson County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,543 residents on file, a density of 132 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66227 skews affluent, with a median household income of $139,883 (95% above the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,265. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.0% and unemployment is 2.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $478,200 (196% above the average Kansas ZIP), while 85.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,078.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, 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 66227 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 66227
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lenexa, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66227.
- Construction
Construction
41 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
29 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
22 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
20 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
20 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 66227, Lenexa, 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
4,543
Population
34.4
Area (sq mi)
132
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66227?
40.0
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
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?
$139,883
Median Household Income
+95% vs state ZIP avg
$61,265
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66227 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Lenexa, 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)
$139,883 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
3,611housing units
3,611
Total Housing Units
3,503
Occupied Units
108
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$478,200
Median Home Value
+196% vs state ZIP avg
$2,078
Median Rent
2009
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
+10.7%
YoY Change (2024)
276
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+176%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66227 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 176 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 193 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 220 |
| 2023 | +13.2% | 250 |
| 2024 | +10.7% | 276 |
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 231 business establishments in ZIP 66227, employing approximately 4,629 people with a combined annual payroll of $232,495,000.
231
Businesses
4,629
Employees
$232.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 41 | 17.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 12.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 9.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 8.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 8.7% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 6.9% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 6.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 3.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 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 66227 vs 66220 →
ZIP 66227 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66061
Olathe (66061)
55,805 residents
- 66215
Lenexa (66215)
24,770 residents
- 66226 12,877
Shawnee (66226)
12,877 residents
- 66012 11,210
Bonner Springs (66012)
11,210 residents
- 66219 10,486
Lenexa (66219)
10,486 residents
- 66218 7,754
Shawnee (66218)
7,754 residents
- 66220 7,133
Lenexa (66220)
7,133 residents
- 66018 5,760
De Soto (66018)
5,760 residents
- 66217 5,319
Shawnee (66217)
5,319 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66227 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66227 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66220
Lenexa (66220)
$177,206 median income
- 66226
Shawnee (66226)
$173,667 median income
- 66218
Shawnee (66218)
$168,878 median income
- 66227
Lenexa (66227)
$139,883 median income
- 66061
Olathe (66061)
$110,176 median income
- 66018
De Soto (66018)
$105,357 median income
- 66012
Bonner Springs (66012)
$97,873 median income
- 66219
Lenexa (66219)
$94,124 median income
- 66217
Shawnee (66217)
$93,651 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66227 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66220 | Lenexa, KS | 7,133 | 3.0 mi |
| 66226 | Shawnee, KS | 12,877 | 4.1 mi |
| 66061 | Olathe, KS | 55,805 | 5.3 mi |
| 66018 | De Soto, KS | 5,760 | 5.0 mi |
| 66218 | Shawnee, KS | 7,754 | 4.3 mi |
| 66219 | Lenexa, KS | 10,486 | 5.5 mi |
| 66217 | Shawnee, KS | 5,319 | 5.6 mi |
| 66012 | Bonner Springs, KS | 11,210 | 7.0 mi |
| 66215 | Lenexa, KS | 24,770 | 7.2 mi |
| 66031 | New Century, KS | 1,072 | 9.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66227, 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 (4,543 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 66227 in?
ZIP code 66227 (Lenexa) 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 66227?
ZIP code 66227 in Lenexa, KS has a population of 4,543 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66227?
The median household income in ZIP 66227 is $139,883, which is 83% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66227?
The median home value in ZIP 66227 is $478,200, which is 72% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66227?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66227 is White at 86.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66227?
ZIP code 66227 has 231 business establishments employing approximately 4,629 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66227?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66227 are: Construction (41), Professional, scientific, and technical services (29), Transportation and warehousing (22). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66227?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66227 increased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 176%. 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 66227?
In ZIP code 66227, 78.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.1% 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 66227?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66227 is 21.4 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 66227?
In ZIP code 66227, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66227?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66227 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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