Kansas City, KS — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 66101 serves a portion of Kansas City, Kansas, within Wyandotte County. This community is home to approximately 42,011 residents, with a median age of 40.4 years. The median household income of $49,513 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $311,931 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 55% owner-occupied and 45% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Kansas City is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 91 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 46% and an unemployment rate of 3.8%, 66101 reflects the economic character of Wyandotte County in Kansas.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 42,011 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 17,931 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $49,513 | ↓ 27% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $311,931 | ↑ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 91 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ↓ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 26.3% | ↑ 131% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 46% | ↑ 31% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 40.4 yrs | ↑ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 55% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 45% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 22,265 | — |