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ZIP 66102

Pop. 29,443·Wyandotte County·33rd most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,308/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.2%
Month-over-Month
+10.5%
vs US Median
-$657
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ZIP 66102 · $1,308
More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,696/yr
At $1,308/mo median
Location
StateKS
CountyWyandotte County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.2% YoY, +10.5% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 66102 covers Kansas City, KS. The median rent here is $1,308/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($52,861/yr), ZIP 66102 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 66102?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66102 (Kansas City, KS) is $1,308. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66102 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66102's median rent of $1,308/mo is $657 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 66102 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66102 falls in the middle range for Kansas, ranking #33 out of 66 ZIPs at $1,308/mo.

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 $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,308/mo in ZIP 66102. The local median household income is $52,861/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66102?

Rent in ZIP 66102 has increased 6.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 66102 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66102 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,308/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($52,861/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66102 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 66102 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.2% of ZIP 66102 households are renters, while 56.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 66102 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 66102 compare to the rest of Kansas City?

ZIP 66102 is more affordable than Kansas City overall. At $1,308/mo, it's $11 below the Kansas City citywide median of $1,319/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66102 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66102 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,308/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 66102's median household income ($52,861/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66102 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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