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ZIP 66030

Part of Gardner, KS
Pop. 26,328·Johnson County·25th most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,569/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
-$396
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ZIP 66030 · $1,569
More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,300
2 BR
$1,480
3 BR
$1,930
4 BR+
$2,290
Research median
$1,480/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,828/yr
At $1,569/mo median
Location
StateKS
CountyJohnson County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 2.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, -2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66030 (Gardner, KS) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,328
Median income
$97,822
Median age
31.6
Renters
30.2%
Age distribution
30.2%
24.3%
25.5%
Under 1830.2%
18–3424.3%
35–5425.5%
55–6410.6%
65+9.4%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
77.6%
12.9%
White77.6%
Black6.2%
Hispanic12.9%
Asian0.9%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
28.4%
34.4%
33.2%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma28.4%
Some college34.4%
Bachelor's+33.2%
Housing tenure
69.8%
30.2%
Owner69.8%
Renter30.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66030 in Gardner, KS has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,196 → $1,569
up 31.2%
Income
$83,618 → $97,822
up 17.0%
Population
24,990 → 26,328
up 5.4%
Renter share
31.1% → 30.2%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
32.8% → 33.2%
+0.4 pts
Median age
32.8 → 31.6
-1.2 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 66030 in Gardner, KS has climbed by $373 per month, settling near $1,569 after starting the period at $1,196. Census figures show median household income at $97,822 today, compared with $83,618 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 14.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 24,990 to 26,328 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.4% change. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 66030 covers Gardner, KS. The median rent here is $1,569/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($97,822/yr), ZIP 66030 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 66030?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66030 (Gardner, KS) is $1,569. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66030 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66030's median rent of $1,569/mo is $396 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 66030 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66030 falls in the middle range for Kansas, ranking #25 out of 66 ZIPs at $1,569/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66030?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,569/mo in ZIP 66030. The local median household income is $97,822/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66030?

Rent in ZIP 66030 has increased 2.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 66030 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66030 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,569/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($97,822/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66030 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 66030 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.2% of ZIP 66030 households are renters, while 69.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 66030 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 66030 compare to the rest of Gardner?

ZIP 66030 sits right at the Gardner citywide median of $1,569/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66030 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66030 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,569/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 66030's median household income ($97,822/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66030 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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