ZIP Code 66049: Population, Income, Housing

State: KS

Total population: 32,015 Household income: $90,147 Rent: $1,183

Overview

Total population

32,015

Rent

$1,183

Year built

1997

Household income

$90,147

Per capita income

$52,329

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.2 persons

Rent over 30% of income

49.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Kansas

County

Douglas County

City

Lawrence

Total population

32,015

Adults over 25

21,812

Total households

14,540

Household size

2.2 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$90,147

Per capita income

$52,329

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

49.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,183

Year built

1997

Households that rent

45%

Households that own

55%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.7

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

78.7%

Black

4.2%

Asian

5.3%

Two or more races

10.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

3.9%

Not Hispanic or Latino

96.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

13,427 (78.5%)

Commute time to work

22 mins

Work from home

3,674 (21.5%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

20.8%

High school graduate or GED

12.2%

Some college or associate degree

5.6%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

61.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 66049 with: Douglas County, KS Kansas United States

ZIP 66049

Total population32,015

Rent$1,183

Year built1997

Household income$90,147

Per capita income$52,329

Poverty rate8.8%

Unemployment rateN/A

Douglas County, KS

Total population120,302

Rent$1,099

Year built1988

Household income$69,746

Per capita income$40,695

Poverty rate14.7%

Unemployment rate2.8%

Kansas State

Total population2,947,197

Rent$1,060

Year built1976

Household income$74,275

Per capita income$40,978

Poverty rate11.3%

Unemployment rate3.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP66049	CountyDouglas, KS	StateKansas	CountryUnited States
Total population	32,015	120,302	2,947,197	334,922,499
Rent	$1,183	$1,099	$1,060	$1,413
Year built	1997	1988	1976	1980
Household income	$90,147	$69,746	$74,275	$80,734
Per capita income	$52,329	$40,695	$40,978	$44,673
Poverty rate	8.8%	14.7%	11.3%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	2.8%	3.6%	4%

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Summary for 66049

Rent & Income

In 66049, the typical monthly rent is $1,183 and the typical household income is $90,147. Rent here is higher than Kansas, and household income is higher than Kansas. The estimated poverty rate is 8.8%.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 45% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 49.9% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 61.4% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 66049 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 66049 — Poverty

How ZIP 66049 compares in Kansas (15 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,183	11 / 15	from lower rent	$934 – $1,618
Household income	$90,147	4 / 15	from higher income	$52,028 – $117,706
Poverty rate	8.8%	6 / 15	from lower poverty	4.5% – 25.9%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Kansas with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 66049

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 11th out of 15 ZIP Codes in Kansas. In Kansas as a whole, the range goes from $934 in ZIP 67203 up to $1,618 in ZIP 66213.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 66049 ranks 4th out of 15 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $52,028 in ZIP 67203 up to $117,706 in ZIP 66213.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 6th out of 15 ZIP Codes. Across Kansas, figures vary from 4.5% in ZIP 66213 up to 25.9% in ZIP 66502.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 66049 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,183 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 66049

Annual Household Income: $90,147

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 66049

Estimated Rate: 8.8%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 66049

In ZIP Code 66049, households that rent: 6,545 (45%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	6,545	45%
Owner-Occupied	7,995	55%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 66049

In ZIP Code 66049, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,265 (49.9%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	3,265	49.9%
Other renter households	3,280	50.1%
Total renter households	6,545	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 66049

Less than High School: 4,531 people (20.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 2,655 people (12.2%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 1,227 people (5.6%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 13,399 people (61.4%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 21,812

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.