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ZIP 66049

Part of Lawrence, KS
Pop. 32,015·Douglas County·15th most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,771/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
-$159
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ZIP 66049 · $1,771
More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$940
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,240
3 BR
$1,720
4 BR+
$2,080
Research median
$1,240/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$21,252/yr
At $1,771/mo median
Location
StateKS
CountyDouglas County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66049 (Lawrence, KS) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 61.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,015
Median income
$90,147
Median age
38
Renters
45%
Age distribution
21.1%
24.3%
26.4%
18.1%
Under 1821.1%
18–3424.3%
35–5426.4%
55–6410.2%
65+18.1%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
78.7%
White78.7%
Black4.2%
Hispanic3.9%
Asian5.3%
Other7.9%
Education (25+)
12.2%
22.4%
61.4%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma12.2%
Some college22.4%
Bachelor's+61.4%
Housing tenure
55%
45%
Owner55%
Renter45%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66049 in Lawrence, KS has changed in 5 years

Income
$80,983 → $90,147
up 11.3%
Population
31,458 → 32,015
up 1.8%
Renter share
44.4% → 45%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
64.5% → 61.4%
-3.1 pts
Median age
36.8 → 38
+1.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 66049 in Lawrence, KS now reports about $90,147, up from $80,983 in 2021. The population has grown by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 31,458 residents to roughly 32,015. College-educated residents now make up 61.4% of adults here, versus 64.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 66049 covers Lawrence, KS. The median rent here is $1,771/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($90,147/yr), ZIP 66049 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 66049?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66049 (Lawrence, KS) is $1,771. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66049 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66049's median rent of $1,771/mo is $159 (8%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 66049 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66049 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Kansas, ranking #15 out of 73 ZIPs tracked at $1,771/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66049?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,771/mo in ZIP 66049. The local median household income is $90,147/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66049?

Rent in ZIP 66049 has increased 6.0% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 66049 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66049 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,771/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($90,147/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66049 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 66049 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45% of ZIP 66049 households are renters, while 55% are owner-occupied. ZIP 66049 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 66049 compare to the rest of Lawrence?

ZIP 66049 is pricier than Lawrence as a whole. At $1,771/mo, it's $442 above the Lawrence citywide median of $1,329/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66049 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66049 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,771/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 66049's median household income ($90,147/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66049 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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