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ZIP 66061

Part of Olathe, KS
Pop. 67,967·Johnson County·9th most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,930/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.8%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
-$35
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ZIP 66061 · $1,930
More expensive than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,130
2 BR
$1,280
3 BR
$1,670
4 BR+
$1,980
Research median
$1,280/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
$23,160/yr
At $1,930/mo median
Location
CityOlathe
StateKS
CountyJohnson County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66061 (Olathe, KS) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 46.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
67,967
Median income
$110,176
Median age
37.3
Renters
22.2%
Age distribution
26.4%
19.8%
29.4%
13.9%
Under 1826.4%
18–3419.8%
35–5429.4%
55–6410.5%
65+13.9%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
73.7%
15%
White73.7%
Black5.9%
Hispanic15%
Asian3.2%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
18.8%
27.4%
46.3%
No HS diploma7.4%
HS diploma18.8%
Some college27.4%
Bachelor's+46.3%
Housing tenure
77.8%
22.2%
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66061 in Olathe, KS has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,434 → $1,930
up 34.6%
Income
$97,367 → $110,176
up 13.2%
Population
66,267 → 67,967
up 2.6%
Renter share
25.4% → 22.2%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
43.9% → 46.3%
+2.4 pts
Median age
36.1 → 37.3
+1.2 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 66061 in Olathe, KS has climbed from $1,434 to $1,930, a 34.6% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $110,176 today, compared with $97,367 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.6% since 2021, moving from about 66,267 residents to roughly 67,967. Renters now make up 22.2% of households, compared with 25.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 46.3% of adults here, versus 43.9% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 66061 covers Olathe, KS. The median rent here is $1,930/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($110,176/yr), ZIP 66061 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 66061?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66061 (Olathe, KS) is $1,930. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66061 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66061's median rent of $1,930/mo is $35 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 66061 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66061 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Kansas, ranking #9 out of 66 ZIPs tracked at $1,930/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66061?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,930/mo in ZIP 66061. The local median household income is $110,176/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66061?

Rent in ZIP 66061 has increased 4.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 66061 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66061 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,930/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($110,176/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66061 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 66061 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.2% of ZIP 66061 households are renters, while 77.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 66061 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 66061 compare to the rest of Olathe?

ZIP 66061 is pricier than Olathe as a whole. At $1,930/mo, it's $30 above the Olathe citywide median of $1,900/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66061 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66061 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,930/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 66061's median household income ($110,176/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66061 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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