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ZIP 66047

Part of Lawrence, KS
Pop. 20,473·Douglas County·27th most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,490/mo
Year-over-Year
-10.4%
Month-over-Month
-6.2%
vs US Median
-$475
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ZIP 66047 · $1,490
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,250
3 BR
$1,740
4 BR+
$2,100
Research median
$1,250/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,880/yr
At $1,490/mo median
Location
StateKS
CountyDouglas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 10.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-10.4% YoY, -6.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66047 (Lawrence, KS) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 55.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,473
Median income
$65,392
Median age
32.1
Renters
54.2%
Age distribution
20.1%
35.2%
20.7%
16.3%
Under 1820.1%
18–3435.2%
35–5420.7%
55–647.6%
65+16.3%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
72%
13.6%
White72%
Black3.7%
Hispanic13.6%
Asian3.9%
Other6.8%
Education (25+)
20.1%
21%
55.6%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma20.1%
Some college21%
Bachelor's+55.6%
Housing tenure
45.8%
54.2%
Owner45.8%
Renter54.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66047 in Lawrence, KS has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,204 → $1,490
up 23.8%
Income
$56,952 → $65,392
up 14.8%
Population
20,592 → 20,473
down 0.6%
Renter share
57.4% → 54.2%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
53.7% → 55.6%
+1.9 pts
Median age
29.9 → 32.1
+2.2 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 66047 in Lawrence, KS paid around $1,204 a month. That figure now sits near $1,490, up 23.8% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $56,952 to $65,392 across the same window, up 14.8% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has eased from 57.4% to 54.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 66047 in Lawrence, KS look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 66047 covers Lawrence, KS. The median rent here is $1,490/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($65,392/yr), ZIP 66047 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 10.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 66047?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66047 (Lawrence, KS) is $1,490. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66047 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66047's median rent of $1,490/mo is $475 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 66047 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66047 falls in the middle range for Kansas, ranking #27 out of 66 ZIPs at $1,490/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66047?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,490/mo in ZIP 66047. The local median household income is $65,392/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66047?

Rent in ZIP 66047 has decreased 10.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 66047 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66047 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,490/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($65,392/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66047 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 66047 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.2% of ZIP 66047 households are renters, while 45.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 66047 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 66047 compare to the rest of Lawrence?

ZIP 66047 is pricier than Lawrence as a whole. At $1,490/mo, it's $202 above the Lawrence citywide median of $1,288/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66047 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66047 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,490/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 66047's median household income ($65,392/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66047 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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