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ZIP 66106

Pop. 24,245·Wyandotte County·29th most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,450/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.5%
vs US Median
-$515
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ZIP 66106 · $1,450
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,540
4 BR+
$1,830
Research median
$1,180/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
$17,400/yr
At $1,450/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, +5.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66106 (Kansas City, KS) is majority owner-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
24,245
Median income
$61,331
Median age
33.5
Renters
31.7%
Age distribution
28.9%
23.6%
23.2%
12.4%
Under 1828.9%
18–3423.6%
35–5423.2%
55–6412.4%
65+11.8%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
48.5%
42.6%
White48.5%
Black8.3%
Hispanic42.6%
Asian2.4%
Education (25+)
15.5%
40.8%
27.3%
16.4%
No HS diploma15.5%
HS diploma40.8%
Some college27.3%
Bachelor's+16.4%
Housing tenure
68.3%
31.7%
Owner68.3%
Renter31.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66106 in Kansas City, KS has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,437 → $61,331
up 12.7%
Population
23,817 → 24,245
up 1.8%
Renter share
31.8% → 31.7%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
15.1% → 16.4%
+1.3 pts
Median age
35.4 → 33.5
-1.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $61,331 today, compared with $54,437 five years earlier. The population has grown by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 23,817 residents to roughly 24,245.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 66106 covers Kansas City, KS. The median rent here is $1,450/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($61,331/yr), ZIP 66106 ranks as affordable 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 66106?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66106 (Kansas City, KS) is $1,450. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66106 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66106's median rent of $1,450/mo is $515 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 66106 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66106 falls in the middle range for Kansas, ranking #29 out of 66 ZIPs at $1,450/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66106?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,450/mo in ZIP 66106. The local median household income is $61,331/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66106?

Rent in ZIP 66106 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 66106 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66106 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,450/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($61,331/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66106 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 66106 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.7% of ZIP 66106 households are renters, while 68.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 66106 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 66106 compare to the rest of Kansas City?

ZIP 66106 is pricier than Kansas City as a whole. At $1,450/mo, it's $131 above the Kansas City citywide median of $1,319/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66106 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66106 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,450/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 66106's median household income ($61,331/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66106 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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