ZIP Code · KS

ZIP 66062

Part of Olathe, KS
Pop. 78,841·Johnson County·15th most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,782/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$150
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 66062 · $1,782
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,260
1 BR
$1,380
2 BR
$1,560
3 BR
$2,030
4 BR+
$2,420
Research median
$1,560/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 66062 usually run 1% below trend in December and 1.5% above it in July, about $45 a month apart at today's median. Based on 9 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 66062 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2016.

Past year vs. the rest of Kansas

Rent in ZIP 66062 changed +4.0% 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 66062 rose 34.1% while median household income rose 17.2% ($100,355 to $117,585). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 66062 is 43.1% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 8 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($117,585) is $2,940 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,420).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 66209, 9 miles away, rents for 19% less ($1,442/mo), about $4,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 66062. 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
$21,384/yr
At $1,782/mo median
Location
CityOlathe
StateKS
CountyJohnson County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (4.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.0% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66062 (Olathe, KS) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 53.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
78,841
Median income
$117,585
Median age
37.4
Renters
26.7%
Age distribution
25.5%
20.8%
29.5%
13.6%
Under 1825.5%
18–3420.8%
35–5429.5%
55–6410.5%
65+13.6%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
77.9%
White77.9%
Black5%
Hispanic10.2%
Asian5.3%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
14.6%
27.9%
53.9%
No HS diploma3.5%
HS diploma14.6%
Some college27.9%
Bachelor's+53.9%
Housing tenure
73.3%
26.7%
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66062 in Olathe, KS has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,340 → $1,782
up 33.0%
Income
$104,572 → $117,585
up 12.4%
Population
76,000 → 78,841
up 3.7%
Renter share
25.7% → 26.7%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
55.5% → 53.9%
-1.6 pts
Median age
35.9 → 37.4
+1.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 66062 in Olathe, KS has shifted from $1,340 to $1,782, up 33.0% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $104,572 to $117,585 across the same window, up 12.4% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 66062 in Olathe, KS adding about 2,841 residents over the five-year window, up 3.7% on net. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 66062 in Olathe, KS look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 66062 covers Olathe, KS. The median rent here is $1,782/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($117,585/yr), ZIP 66062 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66062?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,782/mo in ZIP 66062. The local median household income is $117,585/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66062?

Rent in ZIP 66062 has risen 4.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2016.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 66062?

Asking rents in ZIP 66062 are usually lowest in December, about 1% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.5% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $45 a month. This pattern comes from 9 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 66062?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 66062 rose 34.1% while median household income rose 17.2%, from $100,355 to $117,585. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 66062 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66062 is one of the pricier among Kansas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #15 of 70 at $1,782/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 66062 changed +4.0%, against a typical +4.1% across the 55 Kansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 66062 compare to the rest of Olathe?

At $1,782/mo, ZIP 66062 is $27 below the Olathe citywide median of $1,809/mo.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,782/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 66062's median household income ($117,585/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66062 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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