66049 ZIP Code
Lawrence, Kansas
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 66049 |
| City/Town: | Lawrence |
| County: | Douglas |
| State: | Kansas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,608 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,539 |
| Per Capita Income: | $47,260 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,309 |
| Median Home Value: | $335,400 |
| Land Area: | 45.2 sq miles
117.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.3 sq miles
13.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.9792, -95.3457 |
Population Information (66049 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,608 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,139 | 47.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,469 | 52.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,476 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,240 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,909 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,865 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,419 | 10.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,903 | 12.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,699 | 14.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,599 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,687 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,344 | 4.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,088 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,800 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 579 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (66049 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $335,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,126 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,309 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,253 | 93.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,056 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,928 | 55.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,325 | 44.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (66049 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,699 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 206 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 502 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,984 | 14.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,037 | 14.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 932 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,265 | 30.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,773 | 32.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 63.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (66049 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,539 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $110,732 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $125,333 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $47,260 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (66049 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,931 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,230 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 631 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,427 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,714 | 79.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,093 | 18.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 372 | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 51 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (66049 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,346 | 80.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,326 | 4.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 101 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,770 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 524 | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,541 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,147 | 3.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,287 | 4.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 540 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 186 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 561 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (66049 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,123 | 7.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 170 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 978 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 905 | 6.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,352 | 9.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,139 | 15.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,403 | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,483 | 17.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,772 | 12.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,928 | 13.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (66049 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,245 | 71.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,473 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 315 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 221 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 178 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,659 | 15.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (66049 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 105 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 377 | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,522 | 8.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 260 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,831 | 10.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 632 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 201 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,089 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,755 | 16.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,635 | 32.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,001 | 5.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,053 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 769 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (66049 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (66049 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,937 | 94.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 26,411 | 83.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,535 | 23.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,479 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (66049 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,516 | 80.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,264 | 29.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,423 | 24.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 203 | 1.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 118 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 218 | 1.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (66049 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,067 | 52.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,596 | 10.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 209 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 945 | 6.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,026 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,359 | 8.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,079 | 13.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 18 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (66049 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 479 | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,266 | 21.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,028 | 19.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,728 | 17.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,881 | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,607 | 10.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,815 | 11.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 279 | 1.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 25 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 201 | 1.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (66049 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 756 | 4.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,993 | 13.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,343 | 21.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,550 | 29.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,135 | 20.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,532 | 10.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (66049 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,035 | 63.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 589 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,550 | 31.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 49 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (66049 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 933 | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,572 | 32.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,817 | 40.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,931 | 20.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (66049 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 87 | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 44 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 159 | 2.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 846 | 10.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,185 | 27.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,141 | 39.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,401 | 17.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 65 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (66049 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,153 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $819 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,126 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.71 | 2.38 |
Households (66049 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,253 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,962 | 48.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,960 | 20.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,707 | 19.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,630 | 25.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,547 | 24.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,220 | 29.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.20 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.92 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (66049 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,689 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,857 | 38.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,867 | 54.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 322 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 595 | 4.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,986 | 31.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (66049 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,314 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 388 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 459 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,239 | 34.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,416 | 15.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,812 | 40.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (66049 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,696 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,833 | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,416 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,578 | 11.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 428 | 12.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,832 | 51.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,318 | 36.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (66049 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,977 | 79.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,306 | 20.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,929 | 62.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,343 | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 958 | 15.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 34 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (66049 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,343 | 92.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 199 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,265 | 1138.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,265 | 1138.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,265 | 1138.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 159 | 79.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 50 | 25.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 280 | 140.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 51 | 25.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (66049 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,132 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,047 | 89.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,085 | 10.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 510 | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 505 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,615 | 5.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 455 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (66049 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,253 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,002 | 98.2% | 89.4% |
Lawrence, KS66049