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ZIP 66101

Pop. 12,556·Wyandotte County·44th most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,204/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+8.0%
vs US Median
-$761
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ZIP 66101 · $1,204
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$810
1 BR
$900
2 BR
$1,030
3 BR
$1,350
4 BR+
$1,570
Research median
$1,030/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
$14,448/yr
At $1,204/mo median
Location
StateKS
CountyWyandotte County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +8.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66101 (Kansas City, KS) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,556
Median income
$42,551
Median age
34.4
Renters
60.8%
Age distribution
27%
24.2%
26.5%
Under 1827%
18–3424.2%
35–5426.5%
55–6411.4%
65+10.9%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
27.9%
28.8%
44.9%
White27.9%
Black28.8%
Hispanic44.9%
Asian3.3%
Education (25+)
28.4%
30.5%
24.7%
16.4%
No HS diploma28.4%
HS diploma30.5%
Some college24.7%
Bachelor's+16.4%
Housing tenure
39.2%
60.8%
Owner39.2%
Renter60.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66101 in Kansas City, KS has changed in 5 years

Income
$30,296 → $42,551
up 40.5%
Population
12,410 → 12,556
up 1.2%
Renter share
60.6% → 60.8%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
12.4% → 16.4%
+4.0 pts
Median age
31.8 → 34.4
+2.6 yrs

Median household income rose from $30,296 to $42,551 between 2021 and 2024, a 40.5% shift. The population has grown by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 12,410 residents to roughly 12,556. College-educated residents now make up 16.4% of adults here, versus 12.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 66101 covers Kansas City, KS. The median rent here is $1,204/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($42,551/yr), ZIP 66101 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 66101?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66101 (Kansas City, KS) is $1,204. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66101 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66101's median rent of $1,204/mo is $761 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 66101 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66101 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Kansas, ranking #44 out of 66 ZIPs at $1,204/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66101?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,204/mo in ZIP 66101. The local median household income is $42,551/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66101?

Rent in ZIP 66101 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 66101 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66101 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,204/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($42,551/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66101 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 66101 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 60.8% of ZIP 66101 households are renters, while 39.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 66101 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 66101 compare to the rest of Kansas City?

ZIP 66101 is more affordable than Kansas City overall. At $1,204/mo, it's $115 below the Kansas City citywide median of $1,319/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66101 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66101 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,204/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 66101's median household income ($42,551/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66101 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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