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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
$139,883
Median income
$478,200
Median home value
70.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Kansas average), while per-capita income is $61,265. Local economic indicators show a 3.0% poverty rate alongside 2.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $478,200 (196% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,078 monthly, and 85.8% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 66227 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Johnson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 66227?

40.0

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 86.1%
African American 4.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$139,883

Median Household Income

+95% vs state

$61,265

Per Capita Income

3.0%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66227 ranks nationally

Lenexa, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$139,883 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 78.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,611

Total Housing Units

3,503

Occupied Units

108

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.8%
Renter 14.2%

$478,200

Median Home Value

+196% vs state

$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

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ZIP 66227 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 66227 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 66227 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 66227 ranks #4 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
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

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
66216 standard
Shawnee, KS
Pop: 24,368

Related Areas

Johnson County Lenexa, KS Kansas

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.

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