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ZIP 66048

Pop. 35,717·Leavenworth County·43rd most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,266/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
-$664
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ZIP 66048 · $1,266
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$890
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,100
3 BR
$1,430
4 BR+
$1,700
Research median
$1,100/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
$15,192/yr
At $1,266/mo median
Location
StateKS
CountyLeavenworth County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66048 (Leavenworth, KS) is majority owner-occupied, 29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,717
Median income
$72,734
Median age
40.2
Renters
35.8%
Age distribution
20%
21.5%
26.9%
14.9%
16.7%
Under 1820%
18–3421.5%
35–5426.9%
55–6414.9%
65+16.7%
Gender
53.6%
46.4%
Male53.6%
Female46.4%
Race & ethnicity
77.3%
White77.3%
Black10.7%
Hispanic6.3%
Asian1.3%
Other4.4%
Education (25+)
29.8%
31.5%
29.8%
No HS diploma8.9%
HS diploma29.8%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+29.8%
Housing tenure
64.2%
35.8%
Owner64.2%
Renter35.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66048 in Leavenworth, KS has changed in 5 years

Rent
$943 → $1,266
up 34.3%
Income
$63,541 → $72,734
up 14.5%
Population
36,185 → 35,717
down 1.3%
Renter share
39.8% → 35.8%
-4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
29.9% → 29.8%
-0.1 pts
Median age
41 → 40.2
-0.8 yrs

Rent in ZIP 66048 in Leavenworth, KS has climbed 34.3% since 2021, going from about $943 per month to roughly $1,266 today. Census figures show median household income at $72,734 today, compared with $63,541 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 19.8 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 36,185 to 35,717 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change. About 35.8% of households rent today, against 39.8% in 2021. 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: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 66048 covers Leavenworth, KS. The median rent here is $1,266/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($72,734/yr), ZIP 66048 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 66048?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66048 (Leavenworth, KS) is $1,266. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66048 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66048's median rent of $1,266/mo is $664 (34%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 66048 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66048 falls in the middle range for Kansas, ranking #43 out of 73 ZIPs at $1,266/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66048?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,266/mo in ZIP 66048. The local median household income is $72,734/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66048?

Rent in ZIP 66048 has increased 7.7% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 66048 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66048 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,266/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($72,734/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66048 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 66048 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.8% of ZIP 66048 households are renters, while 64.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 66048 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 66048 compare to the rest of Leavenworth?

ZIP 66048 sits right at the Leavenworth citywide median of $1,266/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66048 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66048 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,266/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 66048's median household income ($72,734/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66048 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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