ZIP Code · KS

ZIP 66102

Part of Kansas City, KS

Pop. 29,443·Wyandotte County·63rd most expensive ZIP in Kansas

Median rent (all units)

$965/mo

Year-over-Year

+10.9%

Month-over-Month

+1.1%

vs US Median

-$967

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ZIP 66102 · $965

More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$940

1 BR

$1,030

2 BR

$1,170

3 BR

$1,520

4 BR+

$1,810

Research median

$1,170/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

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 66102 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Kansas

Rent in ZIP 66102 changed +10.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 55 Kansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.1%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($52,861) is $1,322 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,170); a 3-bedroom is $1,520.

Rank in Kansas City

1st cheapest of 8 ZIP codes in Kansas City.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 66102. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$11,580/yr

At $965/mo median

Location

CityKansas City

StateKS

CountyWyandotte County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 10.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+10.9% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66102 (Kansas City, KS) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

29,443

Median income

$52,861

Median age

29.6

Renters

43.2%

Age distribution

32.4%

23.7%

25.2%

Under 1832.4%

18–3423.7%

35–5425.2%

55–648.1%

65+10.5%

Gender

52.6%

47.4%

Male52.6%

Female47.4%

Race & ethnicity

26.2%

18.3%

51.7%

White26.2%

Black18.3%

Hispanic51.7%

Asian7.3%

Education (25+)

28.6%

31.3%

26.6%

13.5%

No HS diploma28.6%

HS diploma31.3%

Some college26.6%

Bachelor's+13.5%

Housing tenure

56.8%

43.2%

Owner56.8%

Renter43.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66102 in Kansas City, KS has changed in 5 years

Income

$40,651 → $52,861

up 30.0%

Population

30,874 → 29,443

down 4.6%

Renter share

48.3% → 43.2%

-5.1 pts

Bachelor's+

12.3% → 13.5%

+1.2 pts

Median age

28.6 → 29.6

+1.0 yrs

Median household income climbed from $40,651 to $52,861 between 2021 and 2024, a 30.0% shift. Census counts show ZIP 66102 in Kansas City, KS losing about 1,431 residents over the five-year window, down 4.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 48.3% to 43.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 66102 covers Kansas City, KS. The median rent here is $965/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($52,861/yr), ZIP 66102 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66102?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $39,000/year (about $19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $965/mo in ZIP 66102. The local median household income is $52,861/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66102?

Rent in ZIP 66102 has risen 10.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2023.

How does ZIP 66102 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66102 is one of the more affordable among Kansas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #63 of 70 at $965/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 66102 changed +10.9%, against a typical +4.1% across the 55 Kansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.