66049 ZIP Code, Lawrence, KS
66049 is a ZIP code in Lawrence, Kansas in Douglas County. It covers 45 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 66045, 66050 and 66047. 32,015 people live here in 14,540 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Kansas ZIP codes. With about 708 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (55% own). Median household income is $90,147, above the Kansas median of $74,275.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lawrence, KS
- County: Douglas County
- Land area: 45 sq mi
- Population: 32,015
- Median household income: $90,147
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 32,015 |
| Households | 14,540 |
| Median household income | $90,147 |
| Income per person | $52,329 |
| Median age | 38 |
| Homeowners | 55.0% |
| Median home value | $393,400 |
| Median rent | $1,183 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 19.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% |
| Broadband internet | 95.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 8.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.0% |
| $10–15K | 3.0% |
| $15–25K | 4.4% |
| $25–35K | 7.5% |
| $35–50K | 8.1% |
| $50–75K | 16.0% |
| $75–100K | 9.1% |
| $100–150K | 19.0% |
| $150–200K | 10.5% |
| $200K+ | 16.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.3% |
| 10–19 | 10.3% |
| 20–24 | 9.4% |
| 25–34 | 13.5% |
| 35–44 | 14.5% |
| 45–54 | 11.9% |
| 55–64 | 10.1% |
| 65–74 | 10.2% |
| 75+ | 7.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.8% |
| Owned outright | 16.5% |
| Rented | 41.5% |
| Vacant | 7.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 51.0% |
| Townhome | 9.0% |
| 2–4 units | 6.7% |
| 5–19 units | 19.5% |
| 20+ units | 13.6% |
| Mobile / other | 0.4% |
Businesses in 66049
714 business establishments with 8,179 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 120
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 101
- Finance and Insurance: 83
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 68
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 65
- Construction: 63
- Accommodation and Food Services: 62
- Retail Trade: 45
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 66045 — Lawrence city, KS (4.8 mi)
- 66050 — Lecompton city, KS (5.6 mi)
- 66047 — Lawrence city, KS (6 mi)
- 66073 — Perry city, KS (8 mi)
- 66044 — Lawrence city, KS (8.2 mi)
- 66046 — Lawrence city, KS (8.9 mi)
- 66542 — Tecumseh CDP, KS (10.9 mi)
- 66409 — Topeka city, KS (12 mi)
Areas that include 66049
- Lawrence, KS ZIP codes — 5 ZIP codes
- Douglas County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Kansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 11: highest median household income in Douglas County
- No. 1 of 10: highest median home value in Douglas County
- No. 5 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Douglas County
- No. 5 of 11: fastest population growth in Douglas County
- No. 1 of 5: highest median household income in Lawrence, KS
- No. 1 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Lawrence, KS
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of households with children in Lawrence, KS
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Lawrence, KS
- No. 5 of 5: lowest median age in Lawrence, KS
- No. 1 of 5: highest median age in Lawrence, KS
- No. 1 of 5: fastest population growth in Lawrence, KS
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 66049, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 66049 in?
- 66049 is a Lawrence, KS mailing address. By land area, 22% lies inside Lawrence; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 66049 in?
- 66049 is in Douglas County.
- What is the population of 66049?
- About 32,015 people (±1,533), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 32,131.
- What is the median household income in 66049?
- $90,147 (±$11,684), compared with $74,275 for Kansas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 66049?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 66049 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 66049?
- The closest, measured center to center: 66045 (4.8 mi, Lawrence), 66050 (5.6 mi, Lecompton), 66047 (6 mi, Lawrence), 66073 (8 mi, Perry), 66044 (8.2 mi, Lawrence) and 66046 (8.9 mi, Lawrence).
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