ZIP Code · KS

ZIP 66048

Part of Leavenworth, KS

Pop. 35,717·Leavenworth County·45th most expensive ZIP in Kansas

Median rent (all units)

$1,182/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$750

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 66048 · $1,182

More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

November. Asking rents in ZIP 66048 usually run 0.9% below trend in November and 0.9% above it in June, about $21 a month apart at today's median. Based on 7 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 66048 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2018.

Past year vs. the rest of Kansas

Rent in ZIP 66048 changed +2.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 55 Kansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.1%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 66048 rose 34.6% while median household income rose 19.8% ($60,722 to $72,734). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 66048 is 44.5% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($72,734) is $1,818 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,700).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 66048. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$14,184/yr

At $1,182/mo median

Location

CityLeavenworth

StateKS

CountyLeavenworth County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.7% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

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

$860 → $1,182

up 37.4%

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 37.4% since 2021, going from about $860 per month to roughly $1,182 today. Census figures show median household income at $72,734 today, compared with $63,541 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 22.9 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 66048 covers Leavenworth, KS. The median rent here is $1,182/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($72,734/yr), ZIP 66048 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $47,000/year (about $23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,182/mo in ZIP 66048. The local median household income is $72,734/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66048?

Rent in ZIP 66048 has risen 2.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2018.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 66048?

Asking rents in ZIP 66048 are usually lowest in November, about 0.9% below their yearly trend, and highest in June, about 0.9% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $21 a month. This pattern comes from 7 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 66048?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 66048 rose 34.6% while median household income rose 19.8%, from $60,722 to $72,734. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 66048 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66048 is in the middle among Kansas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #45 of 70 at $1,182/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 66048 changed +2.7%, against a typical +4.1% across the 55 Kansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.