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ZIP 66103

Pop. 12,730·Wyandotte County·43rd most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,207/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
-7.2%
vs US Median
-$758
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ZIP 66103 · $1,207
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,340
3 BR
$1,750
4 BR+
$2,080
Research median
$1,340/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
$14,484/yr
At $1,207/mo median
Location
StateKS
CountyWyandotte County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, -7.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66103 (Kansas City, KS) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,730
Median income
$52,479
Median age
31.3
Renters
59.4%
Age distribution
19.1%
36.8%
24.7%
Under 1819.1%
18–3436.8%
35–5424.7%
55–6410%
65+9.4%
Gender
52.4%
47.6%
Male52.4%
Female47.6%
Race & ethnicity
47.4%
12.8%
29.5%
White47.4%
Black12.8%
Hispanic29.5%
Asian6.3%
Other4%
Education (25+)
31.5%
24.8%
31.7%
No HS diploma12%
HS diploma31.5%
Some college24.8%
Bachelor's+31.7%
Housing tenure
40.6%
59.4%
Owner40.6%
Renter59.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66103 in Kansas City, KS has changed in 5 years

Rent
$944 → $1,207
up 27.9%
Income
$49,970 → $52,479
up 5.0%
Population
13,471 → 12,730
down 5.5%
Renter share
59.6% → 59.4%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
30.7% → 31.7%
+1.0 pts
Median age
32.8 → 31.3
-1.5 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 66103 in Kansas City, KS has climbed by $263 per month, settling near $1,207 after starting the period at $944. Median household income grew from $49,970 to $52,479 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.0% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 22.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 13,471 to 12,730 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.5% change. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 66103 in Kansas City, KS reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 66103 covers Kansas City, KS. The median rent here is $1,207/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($52,479/yr), ZIP 66103 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 66103?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66103 (Kansas City, KS) is $1,207. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66103 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66103's median rent of $1,207/mo is $758 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 66103 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66103 falls in the middle range for Kansas, ranking #43 out of 66 ZIPs at $1,207/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66103?

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 $1,207/mo in ZIP 66103. The local median household income is $52,479/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66103?

Rent in ZIP 66103 has increased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 66103 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66103 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,207/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($52,479/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66103 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 66103 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.4% of ZIP 66103 households are renters, while 40.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 66103 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 66103 compare to the rest of Kansas City?

ZIP 66103 is more affordable than Kansas City overall. At $1,207/mo, it's $112 below the Kansas City citywide median of $1,319/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66103 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66103 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,207/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 66103's median household income ($52,479/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66103 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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