ZIP Code 66227
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Lenexa · Johnson County · Kansas
- Population
- 4,543
- Median income
- $139,883
- Median home value
- $478,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 70.1%
- Land area
- 34.4 sq mi
132/sq mi
▲ 83% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▲ 72% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 40
Chicago
ZIP code 66227 in Lenexa, Kansas has a population of 4,543. The median household income is $139,883, which is 83% above the national average. Median home value is $478,200, 72% above the US average. 70.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 66227 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 34.4 square miles in Lenexa, Johnson County, Kansas. The area is home to 4,543 residents, producing a population density of 132 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 66227 against Kansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66227 sits at $139,883 (95% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $61,265. The poverty rate stands at 3.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $478,200 (196% above the state average) with median rent at $2,078 per month, and 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66227 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 70.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, 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 66227 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 66227
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$61,265
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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