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ZIP 66044

Part of Lawrence, KS
Pop. 28,820·Douglas County·63rd most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,020/mo
Year-over-Year
-15.5%
Month-over-Month
-10.9%
vs US Median
-$910
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ZIP 66044 · $1,020
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$860
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$1,890
Research median
$1,130/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$12,240/yr
At $1,020/mo median
Location
StateKS
CountyDouglas County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66044 (Lawrence, KS) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 54.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,820
Median income
$55,955
Median age
24.4
Renters
61.4%
Age distribution
12.1%
53%
16.6%
Under 1812.1%
18–3453%
35–5416.6%
55–647.9%
65+10.4%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
80.6%
White80.6%
Black4.5%
Hispanic6.7%
Asian3.1%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
17.6%
22.6%
54.5%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma17.6%
Some college22.6%
Bachelor's+54.5%
Housing tenure
38.6%
61.4%
Owner38.6%
Renter61.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66044 in Lawrence, KS has changed in 5 years

Rent
$792 → $1,020
up 28.8%
Income
$47,500 → $55,955
up 17.8%
Population
29,266 → 28,820
down 1.5%
Renter share
63% → 61.4%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
50% → 54.5%
+4.5 pts
Median age
24.9 → 24.4
-0.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 66044 in Lawrence, KS stood at $792 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,020, reflecting a 28.8% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $47,500 to $55,955 across the same window, up 17.8% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.5% since 2021, moving from about 29,266 residents to roughly 28,820. Renters now make up 61.4% of households, compared with 63% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 54.5% of adults here, versus 50% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 66044 in Lawrence, KS look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 66044 covers Lawrence, KS. The median rent here is $1,020/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($55,955/yr), ZIP 66044 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 15.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 66044?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66044 (Lawrence, KS) is $1,020. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66044 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66044's median rent of $1,020/mo is $910 (47%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 66044 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66044 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Kansas, ranking #63 out of 73 ZIPs at $1,020/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66044?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $41,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,020/mo in ZIP 66044. The local median household income is $55,955/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66044?

Rent in ZIP 66044 has decreased 15.5% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 66044 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66044 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,020/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($55,955/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66044 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 66044 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61.4% of ZIP 66044 households are renters, while 38.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 66044 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 66044 compare to the rest of Lawrence?

ZIP 66044 is more affordable than Lawrence overall. At $1,020/mo, it's $309 below the Lawrence citywide median of $1,329/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66044 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66044 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,020/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 66044's median household income ($55,955/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66044 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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